<p><i>Wenona aims to encourage, challenge, extend and nurture each student in a way that allows her to achieve her full potential. To achieve this, Wenona prides itself on attracting intelligent, inspiring and motivated employees who serve to role model strong, positive relationships and is committed to fostering an environment where all staff are passionate about refining their skills and pursuing a love of learning.</i></p> <p><strong>The Position</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Careers Counsellor</strong> plays an important role providing informative insights into potential career opportunities to students at Wenona. You will promote careers education, as students navigate and develop their post school plans. The Careers Counsellor will work closely with a variety of stakeholders including the Director of Student Opportunity and Careers Education, senior teaching staff, students, families and broader industry to provide appropriate support.</p> <p><br> Key priorities for the role include:</p> <ul> <li>Promoting diverse post school pathways including, but not limited to university, colleges, TAFE and private providers.</li> <li>Communicating knowledge of current early entry schemes, special entry schemes and awareness of the changing landscape of university admissions.</li> <li>Preparing careers related publications and career updates for members of the Wenona community.</li> <li>Collaborating with various schools to support the development of careers education support materials and resources.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>This is a permanent part-time position with a 0.8 FTE.</p> <p><u>For more details about the role and requirements, please refer to the attached role description.</u></p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this role, you will bring extensive experience in careers counselling and supporting students in making well-informed career decisions regarding their post school plans, pathways, and opportunities beyond Year 12. You will ensure that all Wenona students have opportunities to develop their passions and pursue a future that is tailored to their interests and talents. You will have strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to promote and deliver careers advice to all Students. You must also have an extensive knowledge of Careers Education within a school context, including the HSC Curriculum, ATAR, UAC and domestic application processes.</p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications should be submitted via the Wenona website and include a resume, cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position as well as copies of qualifications and names of two referees.</p> <p>Wenona is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.</p> <p>Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (<a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check" rel="nofollow">https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check</a>)</p>