Careers Practitioner
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
1 November 2026
Posted 21 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
228
152.6 teaching · 75.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,373
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
39%
Girls vs boys
612 girls · 761 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
- Real Life Learning
- A welcoming and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Careers Practitioner to join Penola Catholic College and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As the Careers Practitioner, you will be responsible for engaging students in explorations and dialogue about their pathways beyond school. Working closely with the Head of Careers, you will provide guidance, education and support to students, their families and staff, helping students to identify their strengths, interests and aspirations. Through collaboration with colleagues, employers, training providers and educational institutions, you will assist students to explore a diverse range of post-school opportunities and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully transition into further education, training or employment. You will contribute to creating an environment that encourages students to develop a positive self-concept, make informed decisions about their futures and maximise their career and pathway opportunities. Working alongside the Head of Careers you will support Year 12 students following the release of VCE results and provide advice regarding tertiary pathway placements.
This is an ongoing position (0.86 FTE), working Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.36pm.
About You
To be successful you have a strong understanding of career development theories, tertiary admissions processes and alternative pathways, including VET and School-Based Apprenticeships (SBATs). You h…