Careers Counsellor - Beaconsfield, Australia - St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College

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Beaconsfield, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

We are seeking a suitably experienced Careers Counsellor to join our college on a full time, ongoing basis.

This position is responsible for realising the College Careers Program, which equips students with the necessary skills to navigate the complex and rapidly changing world of work by preparing and empowering students to manage their career planning and decision-making throughout the continuum of their future pathways, work and life.

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Key responsibilities for the position include:

Help students develop capabilities for lifelong learning and for leading fulfilling lives
Provide students with careerorientated advice, education, exploration opportunities, information, counselling and guidance.
Work in collaboration with teachers to support the implementation of the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework, focusing students on selfdevelopment, career exploration and career management
Promote Positive Learning Partnerships and wellbeing for learning principles
Ensure the College successfully implements the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework across Years 7 to
Liaise with the teaching team and the various Positions of Leadership to support case management of students including enrolments, exits and Student Support Group meetings
Facilitate career testing
Ensure students have a career plan
Present in various forums to students, parents and staff
Organise and support the running of significant career focused activities such as College Careers Expo

- demonstrate a sound understanding of Child Safety requirements at the College and ensure that all elements of the role promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students

Degree in peoplerelated services; or other formal qualifications with substantial experience and specialist expertise in career advice, careerrelated training or job placement related services
Graduate Certificate in Career Development or similar
Qualified Careers Counsellor
Ideally, be a member of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) and CEAV
Driver's licence as travel between campuses is required
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to consult, counsel and liaise with a wide range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds
Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office software and computer systems
Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision and effectively monitor and coordinate a workload that may consist of multiple tasks of varying priorities
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve sensitive issues in a confidential manner
Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and to provide accurate data
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Demonstrated high levels of discretion and professional judgement
Commitment to occupational health and safety
Understand and follow relevant College policy and government legislation
An understanding of and commitment to Catholic education

Why work at St Francis Xavier College
Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that includes:

Free onsite parking
Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
Access to internal and external training opportunities
Funded membership to professional or industry associations
11% Superannuation
Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
16 weeks paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks paid Partner Leave
Salary Packaging through Maxxia
Generous leave entitlements including a paid flexible leave day per school year
All buildings equipped with heating and cooling
Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a three-campus Catholic College with an enrolment of over 3,300 students and therefore an abundance of teaching and leadership opportunities.

The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways - only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
This position is classified as an Education Suppor