Careers Counsellor
Employment
Part time, Contract
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
17 September 2026
About St Peters Lutheran College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
349.3
210.5 teaching · 138.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,330
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
30%
Girls vs boys
1,181 girls · 1,149 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
- Enjoy a two day per week, term time position offering a meaningful impact
- Play a key role in shaping students' future pathways
- Support students and families in navigating an evolving world of work
About the Role
St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Careers Counsellor to join our Secondary Years team. You will play a key role in guiding students as they explore future study, training and career opportunities through a holistic and evidence-based career development program.
Offering the flexibility of a two-day-per-week, term-time schedule, this role is ideal for an experienced education or careers professional looking to balance professional contribution with other commitments. You will build meaningful relationships with students and families, develop innovative career education programs, and connect learners with tertiary, industry and employment pathways that support their future success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate contemporary career education programs aligned to the Australian Blueprint for Career Development.
- Provide individual and group careers counselling services that support informed pathway and post-school decision-making.
- Guide students and families through tertiary, vocational training, scholarship and international application processes.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, industry, employers and external organisations to enhance student opportunities.
- Lead the development and management of current career resources, information services and Careers Centre programs.
- Monitor emerging educ…