ABOUT US
Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the southeast.

Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.

A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.

Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities

Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.

In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.

We offer more than 250 courses, from VCE/VCAL/VETDSS, through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is accountable for providing career entry and transition advice, as well as job search and training advice to people who are looking to return to the workforce after redundancy, job loss and carer responsibilities and career breaks.

This role will focus on providing a confidential, professional and contemporary advice on sustainable industries, emerging careers and training linked to these opportunities on both a one-on-one basis and leading facilitated workshops.

The incumbent is a key and active participant of the Skills and Jobs Centre (SJC) team and provides expertise to the team on current recruitment and careers practise.

Key Accountabilities include but not limited to:

• Provide career entry and transition advice to enable people returning to the workforce to make informed decisions regarding career opportunities and training
• Provide support and advice regarding training and educational options to enable students who may be entering the job market for the first time or seeking a career change to understand the options available
• Provide confidential, professional and contemporary advice on sustainable industries, emerging careers and training linked to these opportunities
• Take responsibility for the wellbeing of clients/job seekers and other staff where risk is identified.
• Employ measured responses to clients/job seekers complex concerns in a demanding and changing environment.
• Remain current and provide specialist interpretation of current career practise and industry employment standards, changes in legislation, and policy to ensure accurate advice.

ABOUT YOU
You will have relevant qualifications, skills, and experience in the following:

• A relevant qualification in Career Development or similar discipline or recognition of experience in career practise
• Significant career counselling experience in in an industry environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated facilitating skills
• Deep understanding of contemporary careers practise
• High level of knowledge regarding current industry recruitment practices
• Accurate reporting of activities and outcomes

BELONGING AND INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at [email protected]

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you have specific support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close 10am, Friday 18 August 2023.

Applications should include:

• a covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees

Appointment to the position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• Valid Employee Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, e.g., citizenship, passport, or birth certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications and transcripts
• Evidence of Covid19 Vaccination

If you have any questions, please contact Elma Siaopo, Team Leader – Skills & Job Centre at [email protected].

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.