Careers Counsellor
- Wheelers Hill, VIC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Assist students in establishing, building, and making informed decisions to create appropriate career pathways.
- Develop and maintain networks between industry, tertiary institutions, and the CGS community to ensure students have access to relevant and current career information.
- Provide a careers education framework to Middle and Senior School staff to help students clarify and achieve their career goals.
- Advise and support Middle and Senior School students on subject selection, course options, and career choices.
- Implement a holistic student futures program that actively engages both students and parents.
- Build partnerships with industry and external organisations to expand opportunities for industry-based learning.
- Support the design and delivery of the Year 10 Student Futures Program on a biannual basis.
- Coordinate the CGS Career Expo and alumni initiatives as part of National Careers Week.
- Provide one-on-one counselling for Middle School students transitioning to Senior School.
- Offer ongoing one-on-one career counselling for Senior School students, including targeted support for Year 12 students during change of preference periods.
- Identify and introduce innovative ways to deliver up-to-date career information and strengthen connections within the school community and with external partners.
- Model best practice, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective collaboration within a high-performing team.
- Demonstrate and uphold the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours in all interactions.
- Hold an accredited career development qualification as outlined in the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience working in a secondary school environment.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Australian and international university selection procedures, a broad range of tertiary study options, and alternative post-secondary pathways.
- Working knowledge of the VTAC application process.
- Understanding of how a school develops and implements its Careers Curriculum in alignment with its values and vision, or prior experience in designing and delivering such a program.
- Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience and enthusiasm for working with young people to help them identify and achieve their study and career goals.
- Current Employment Working With Children Check or VIT registration.
- Accreditation as a Morrisby-approved practitioner, or willingness to undertake the required training.
- Competitive base and 13% Superannuation
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
- Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to BENY with discounts exclusive to Caulfield employees
Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees, direct/indirect contact volunteers, third party contractors and external education providers are required to comply with our Child and Youth Safe Policy and our Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct.Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as per the Schools Security Vetting Policy and guidelines.