<p>The College is seeking a highly motivated, suitably qualified Careers Advisor to lead and implement a comprehensive career education program for students from Years 7 to 12. This is a permanent position, with flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements, commencing at the beginning of the 2025 College year.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As the Careers Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ transition from school to further education, training, or employment. You will oversee the development, implementation, and management of a whole-school career education program aligned with the College’s mission and values.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Conducting individual career counselling sessions with students, focusing on Years 11 and 12.</li><li>Guiding students in exploring post-school pathways, including university, TAFE, apprenticeships, and the workforce.</li><li>Assisting with tertiary education applications, including the Educational Access Scheme, Early Entry, and Scholarships.</li><li>Providing tailored career advice to align with students&#39; strengths and aspirations.</li><li>Coordinating TVET enrolments and providing ongoing support to students undertaking TAFE courses.</li><li>Organising presentations by universities, employers, and guest speakers to enhance career awareness.</li><li>Facilitating the Year 10 Leavers Program, including resume preparation, interview skills, and workplace readiness.</li><li>Delivering parent and student presentations on career topics, including subject selection and university application processes.</li><li>Supporting students with applications for cadetships, internships, Co-op Programs, and scholarships.</li><li>Promoting attendance at open days and information sessions for universities, TAFE, and employers.</li><li>Liaising with the College Leadership Team and KLA Coordinators to integrate career education into the curriculum.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>A <strong>Graduate Certificate in Career Development</strong> (or equivalent qualification).</li><li>Proven experience in career counselling or a related field, ideally in a NSW school setting.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>A collaborative and proactive approach to building positive professional relationships.</li><li>High-level ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant career development software.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Highly Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working with male adolescents.</li><li>Familiarity with educational pathways, industry trends, and alternative university entry schemes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Special Note for Applicants:</strong></p><p>Teachers with relevant experience and a strong passion for career education are welcome to apply.</p><p> </p><p>Applicants are encouraged to visit the College website <a href="http://www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> for further information about the College. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Manager, Melissa Gorham, via email <a href="mailto:hr&#64;stdominics.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> </p><p> </p><p>Support Staff at St Dominic’s College are employed under the <strong>NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Support Staff – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2023</strong> and may attract higher levels of renumeration.</p><p> </p><p>The College offers a variety of benefits for staff including: </p><ul><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counselling Service. </li><li>Annual influenza vaccinations provided by the College. </li><li>Catered weekly morning teas. </li><li>Catered staff development and networking days. </li><li>Free street parking. </li><li>Free use of College gym. </li><li>College provided laptops.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are interested in joining St Dominic’s College, you are encouraged to submit your application to the Acting College Principal, Mr A Rafferty, via email to <a href="mailto:hr&#64;stdominics.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> by 9am Monday 2nd December 2024.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Applications should include:</strong></p><ul><li>A covering letter addressing the highly desirable and essential criteria (2 page maximum).</li><li>NSW Working With Children Clearance number and date of birth.</li><li>Current curriculum vitae, detailing professional qualifications.</li><li>Name and contact details for three (3) referees, including your current employer (where applicable).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Please note, due to the nature of this position, shortlisting and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><i>At St Dominic&#39;s College we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices create a safe and supportive environment for all students. To this end in addition to our general Recruitment and Selection Procedures, we have established Child Safeguarding policies and procedures for recruiting School Board members, Staff, including members of the Executive Team, Direct Contact and Regular Volunteers and Regular Contractors, and for assessing their suitability to work with children.</i></p><p><i>We recognise that children and young people are to be valued and respected and we expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to demonstrate an ongoing and proactive commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all persons with a specific focus on the safeguarding of children. Moreover, it is the expectation of St Dominic&#39;s College that the successful applicant has an understating of children and young people’s diverse needs and unique experience and that all interactions with children and young people foster and demonstrate a commitment to a child safe culture.</i></p><p><i>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</i></p>