<p><strong>About the College</strong></p> <p>Brigidine College St Ives is a leading Catholic independent school for girls in Years 7–12, dedicated to educating and empowering young women to flourish with confidence, compassion and purpose.&nbsp; You’ll be joining a community that values collaboration, creativity, and a strong culture of professional growth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Careers Adviser plays a pivotal role in helping students make informed decisions about their future pathways, including subject selection, tertiary study, vocational education and employment opportunities. Working closely with students, families, staff and external partners, the successful candidate will provide expert guidance and support that empowers young women to transition confidently from school into further education, training and employment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Key responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver a comprehensive careers education program for students across Years 7-12.</li> <li>Provide individual career counselling and pathway planning.</li> <li>Guide students through senior subject selection and post-school options.</li> <li>Support university applications, including UAC processes, including EAS and SRS applications.</li> <li>Coordinate career expos, information evenings, workplace exposure opportunities and industry engagement activities.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, TAFE providers, employers, training organisations and community groups.</li> <li>A teaching load will be a part of this role.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>A commitment to supporting young people in exploring and achieving their future aspirations.</li> <li>Appropriate teaching qualifications and current teacher accreditation, or eligibility for accreditation, in NSW.</li> <li>Experience in secondary school careers environment and familiarity with HSC, UAC, VET, apprenticeships and traineeships&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>Exceptional organisational and administrative capabilities.</li> <li>The ability to provide impartial, student-centred advice while respecting individual circumstances and aspirations.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supportive and collegial teaching environment.</li> <li>Commitment to professional growth and innovation in education.</li> <li>No Saturday co-curricular commitments.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Please submit the following:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter outlining your interest in the role.</li> <li>A current resume, including the names and contact details of three professional referees.</li> <li>Applications should be emailed to The Principal at: <a href="mailto:employment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Careers%20Advisor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">employment@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a></li> <li>A valid <strong>Working with Children Check</strong> is required prior to commencement.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information, contact:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Natasha Mercer,&nbsp;</strong>Director of Teaching and Learning | <a href="mailto:nmercer@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Careers%20Advisor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">nmercer@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Edward Codsi</strong>, Director of Staff | <a href="mailto:nmercer@brigidine.nsw.edu.au?subject=Careers%20Advisor%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">ecodsi@brigidine.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Phone: (02) 9988 6200</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close Thursday 3 September 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong></p> <p>The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to maintain a child safe culture and ensure compliance with all relevant child safe organisation and child protection laws and regulations. We have zero tolerance for abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>