Pathways and Careers Counsellor

• Permanent part-time, ongoing position
• Commencing in Term 1, 2023
• Collaborative and supportive environment
   

Overview

Mentone Grammar School is a forward-thinking independent co-educational K – 12 school with a strong tradition of learning success and co-curricular achievement.

A rewarding and ongoing opportunity now exists for an experienced and engaging Pathways and Careers Counsellor to join Mentone Grammar in Term 1, 2023.

We are seeking applications from who proactive and respectful role models for students and staff alike who are passionate about career education and decision making regarding VCE subject selections and post-secondary education training options

The Role offers:

• 0.8FTE 
• Ongoing, permanent, part-time position

The focus of this role is to ensure students, and their parents, are well equipped to make important decisions relating to further training, education and employment options. The Careers Counsellor is therefore responsible for the planning, implementation and facilitation of robust Career Education programs and activities for students in years 7-12.

The successful incumbent of this position will require:

Qualifications to a post-graduate level in Careers Education (Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Career Education and Development) or other relevant qualification.
Relevant skills/experience including events management, communication/marketing skills 
Demonstrated ability to counsel and advise students on employment matters 
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff

Additional information: 
Current VIT membership and/or Working with Children Check and Police check (or the willingness to obtain these)

The successful applicant will be:

• An outstanding communicator with a thorough knowledge of the pathways available to students
• Empathetic to young people
• Dynamic / inspiring by nature
• Willing to work out of hours as required
• Innovative
• Have a high level of initiative
• Resourceful
• Have a good sense of humour
• Have an ability to work effectively with teams of people

Application process

To apply and view a copy of the position description, candidates are required to visit the Mentone Grammar Job Board, click the green “Apply” button in the top left corner and follow the prompts: 

Employment Opportunities – Mentone Grammar

We will shortlist and interview high quality applications as they are received, and we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible

Applications close 31st October at 4:00pm

Candidate referrals from Recruitment Agencies will not be reviewed in the first instance.

We will shortlist and interview high quality applications as they are received, and we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

Mentone Grammar has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.