Experience and demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice and ability to apply this to the development and delivery of curriculum, careers and pathways counselling and programs within a secondary educational environment.
Highly developed organisation, planning, leadership and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated capacity working with young people and diverse communities, providing advice and support on matters relating to careers and educational pathways, together with current knowledge of agencies, networks and community services related to careers and pathways programs.
Demonstrated experience in the use of career development software packages and the capacity to engage with the development of materials and resources for the online environment.
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Tertiary qualifications in Career Development and/or Careers Counselling and/or teaching.
Annual Leave
A full-time employee is entitled to 152 hours (20 days) annual leave in respect of each twelve months of service and accrues progressively during a year of service according to the employee's ordinary hours of work. Part-time employees receive annual leave entitlements on a pro rata basis calculated according to the time fraction worked.
Additional paid leave - education support class
A full-time education support class employee is entitled to 228 hours (30 days) additional paid leave in respect of each calendar year. Part-time employees receive additional paid leave entitlements on a pro rata basis calculated according to the time fraction worked.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Key Responsibility Areas
Are you passionate about inspiring young people to discover their strengths, explore future possibilities, and confidently pursue their aspirations? Hampton Park Secondary College is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Careers & Pathways Coordinator to join our dynamic Careers & Pathways team.
At Hampton Park Secondary College, we believe every student deserves the knowledge, skills and opportunities to create a meaningful and successful future. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we are committed to delivering an innovative and high-impact Years 7¿12 Careers and Pathways program that empowers students to explore diverse opportunities, build career management capabilities, make informed decisions, and successfully transition to further education, training, and employment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a whole-school approach to career development, making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Ensure career development programs align with College priorities, curriculum expectations, and best-practice approaches to career education
Develop and embed a comprehensive careers curriculum across Years 7¿12, with authentic links to Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and Careers Education
Map, document and regularly review career development education across the Years 7¿12 curriculum
Support teachers to explicit teach engaging career lessons developed to align to our College¿s instructional model, suitable for embedding in Years 7¿12 curriculum
Integrate employability skills, career management competencies, and workplace readiness into curriculum programs and design relevant assessments
Work collaboratively across the College to support staff in the effective delivery of the Careers Education Framework, Work Education, and Pathways Planning programs
Collaborate with Domain Leaders to embed career education into curriculum and/or assessment where relevant
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Monitor implementation, identify barriers, gather stakeholder feedback, and drive continuous improvement in career development initiatives
Coordinate the delivery of a range of career support services across the school involving a range of work areas: careers counselling; Year 7 & 8 `Career Exploration¿; Year 9 `Career Insight¿ and Morrisby; Year 10 `Steps to Success¿ and work experience program; Year 11 and 12 career and pathways programs; VTAC, Equity Schemes and Scholarships; Career Action Plans, Subject and Course Counselling, case management of students at risk and transition from school exemptions and exits
Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in developing best practice principles for the career education program, including the development, review and implementation of processes and policies
Undertake research and analysis within the careers and pathways portfolio, consistent with the school¿s objectives
Interpret and analyse data to inform and provide authoritative advice to the leadership team
Disburse current, valid, and reliable information in all practices, abiding by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), school policy, child safe, Department of Education Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience mandated rules, OHS protocols relating to Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience, liaising with line management regarding queries, complaints and safety concerns, discrimination and Work Safe Insurance claims
Coordinate and support the team during the course counselling / subject selection process
Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in electronic data base
Provide expertise and advice for students regarding options relating to careers, courses, pathways and vocations
Coordinate and undertake Career Action Plan interviewing with Year 9-12 students, including students in out of home care, indigenous students and students with additional needs
Develop and present career-based sessions to students via assemblies
Develop and present to parents/carers the objectives of the careers program at the College
Collaborate and liaise with the senior school team regularly, to improve the work-readiness of students
Coordinate and assist students with work placement opportunities
Develop links with agencies and oversee mock interviews
Connect `at risk¿ students to short courses, training and employment opportunities
Lead the careers and pathways team to deliver VTAC and pathway information on post-school options and undertake interviews with each Year 12 students
Oversee industry-based excursions, programs and guest speakers
Oversee the destination data, follow up tracking at 0 and 6 months after exit
Provide support and assistance to students who have exited (aged 15+) and follow up tracking to ensure they have remained engaged in an education setting, for 6 months after exit
Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment
Work with school leaders to review practices and make recommendations for future planning
Preparation of annual pathway report detailing exit destinations and tertiary offers for the leadership team
Work collaboratively with parents, wellbeing, administration, inclusion, leadership teams and external organisations to support students transitioning to further education, training or employment
Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations and the employment sector to benefit students
Provide expert advice and support to the school community on careers and pathways options
Attend outside agency meetings i.e., DVCEA network meetings, career practitioner seminars and conferences
Support and build links between the College and the tertiary institutions including through specific partnership programmes (e.g. Swinburne University)
Participate in Student Led Conferences, information evenings and course advice evenings for subject selection
Oversee and participate in various career events, including supporting the annual `Road to Success¿ Careers Expo
Liaise with the Headstart program to support students access to appropriate apprenticeships and traineeship pathway opportunities
Attend weekly team meetings
Attend relevant staff meetings
Promote careers and pathways via careers newsletters and social media posts
Attend regular meetings with senior leaders regarding student progress
Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings to discuss pathway options, as required
Participate in professional development and training to maintain the expected level of knowledge of current and best practice in the major areas of responsibility associated with the role
Develop and deliver professional development opportunities for the careers and pathways team
Liaise regularly with the VET/SBAT/SWL Coordinator and Headstart Coordinator
Meet regularly with the Student Services Leader to discuss the strategic direction of the careers and pathways program and contribute to the overarching Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan for the College
Undertake other duties related to the role as directed
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Position Objective
To provide relevant and timely career support services to services to college students.
Accountability, Authority and Decision Making
Some degree of professional autonomy to determine how career support services program targets and goals are achieved within clearly established framework
Professional autonomy is generally limited by standard procedures and school and department policy
Support and guidance is close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy requires guidance and direction form the Student Services Leader and Principal class
Other Relevant Information
Possess formal qualification in career development, teaching or other formal qualification relevant to the position
Previous classroom teaching experience is desirable but not required for this position
Valid Working with Children Check Card (WWCC)
National Police Record Check
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Comply with the College Child Safety Code
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Hampton Park Secondary College is a large multi-cultural learning community situated in southeast Metropolitan Melbourne. We currently have over 1200 students, from over 60 cultural backgrounds. We have approximately 190 staff, comprising of Teaching and Educational Support staff. At Hampton Park Secondary College, we are rich in diversity and, by empowering and engaging students, wholehearted in our pursuit of excellence. Our vision of learning is underpinned by our values of Respect, Learning and Working Together. Through our values, we hope that our students manifest the qualities of understanding the world with a global view, engaging in life-long learning, and always being critical and creative problem solvers. Hampton Park Secondary College is committed to providing education that is both student-centred and focused upon personalised learning experiences. Several years ago, we redesigned our learning program to enable students to excel through a researched based, future focused model of student empowerment.
In 2022, we made structural changes to our Sub Schools. Following extensive collaboration and consultation with students and staff, our new House System was launched. Students and staff are now aligned with one of our four Houses: Hollows, Freeman, Mabo, and Walton. Each House comprises of students from Years 7-12 and includes staff from a range of positions and teaching areas. Our new House System has already created a stronger sense of connection amongst both staff and students, and we see Houses as being a powerful way to enhance student engagement and sense of belonging.
At Hampton Park Secondary College, we are deeply committed to improving student learning outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our students. Building upon our already extensive and intensive interventions that sit within our MTSS Framework, we have bolstered and extended these supports through refining our Literacy and Numeracy programs. As always, the programs for our at-risk students are mirrored by the opportunities offered to our High Ability students.
In 2023, we achieved the best senior school results the College has seen since its establishment over 40 years ago. We achieved a median Study score of 29, which was maintained in 2024. In 2025 we achieved the strongest NAPLAN results the College has received across both Year 7 and 9. In 8 out of 10 categories we were ahead of similar schools across the state.
Our College is a rich and diverse community that supports the whole child. We encourage those keen to get to know Hampton Park Secondary College more to visit our website: https://hpsc.vic.edu.au/
