Student Pathways/Careers Counsellor ES1-3
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
10 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
226.3
147.6 teaching · 78.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,846
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
62%
Girls vs boys
871 girls · 975 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
CRITERIA
SC1 Capacity to plan and provide high quality pathways (Tertiary/TAFE/Apprenticeship/full time sustainable employment) advice to students and families at a cohort, class and individual level.
SC2 Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
SC3 Capacity to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including:
students and their families
school staff
work experience providers
tertiary providers; and
other relevant key stakeholders (agencies and organisations)
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work cohesively in a team environment and contribute to positive outcomes for students.
SC5 Capacity to develop and implement programs to support student careers and pathways development.
Role
ROLE PURPOSE
The Student Pathways/Careers Counsellor is a member of the College Careers/Pathways Team and works under the direction of the Careers/Pathways Principal Calss Officer to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive Careers Education, pathways and transition programs for students in Years 7¿12.
The role provides students and families with high-quality careers and pathways advice, supports effective transitions beyond school, and works collaboratively with College and Campus teams, external agencies, tertiary providers and employers to maximise student engagement, participation and post-school pathway opportunities.
Required qualification: Diploma or Certificate IV in Careers Education.
TEAM INVOLVEMENT
The Student Pathways/Careers Counsellor works collaboratively w…