AddressThe Australian Centre for Career Education (ACCE) is seeking to appoint a qualified Career Practitioner with experience working with vulnerable cohorts.
This position forms part of the 'Work Based Learning for Priority Cohorts’ (WLPC) project to be delivered by ACCE on behalf of the Victorian Department of Education and is allocated as an extension of the My Career Insights Program for Year 9 and 10 students funded by the Department of Education in select Victorian government schools.
Requirements
Applicants for this position MUST hold career development qualifications at Graduate Career Development level or higher and be eligible to hold membership with the ACCE or a member association of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) at a professional level.
Term: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
Time Fraction: Full-time
Location: Working in Metro and Regional School Settings with a preference for coverage in the Brimbank Melton and North Eastern suburbs. Please include your residential address in your Resume.
Remuneration: $90,000 gross per annum + superannuation + loading
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Program Manager, the position includes:
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including working with schools, relevant DE contacts and support services within each region as required.
- In collaboration with the allocated schools, establishing participation in the WLPC Program, this includes school visits where required.
- Engaging in conversations with school career, wellbeing and learning support staff to engage relevant information about the student/s, school offerings, local agencies and opportunities.
- Responsibility for 6-8 school settings (this may be less where long travel distances are involved).
- Conducting research into local industry for support opportunities based on identified student interests using the Morrisby profile and session information.
- Completing initial research with school staff and the student to determine any other agencies currently involved in a student's support.
- Conducting regular career counselling sessions with students including –
- building engagement and developing rapport
- delivering Morrisby “unpacking” interviews
- discussing student interests and support needs
- discussing work experience options/interest and possibilities dependent on local availability.
- Supporting students with Career Action Plans
- Discussing pathway options where relevant.
- At the end of the period, complete post surveys to identify any growth in service or developments.
- Completing detailed note taking and reporting following each student session including case-study write-ups when required.
- Providing important suggestions and feedback of the WLPC program, including its reporting, then making flexible changes as required.
- Undertaking ongoing training to become an ‘Advanced User’ of the Morrisby profiling tool, the CRM and Morrisby interview management system (MIMS).
- Adhering to the CICA standards and ACCE CPD policy.
- Attending regular training and meetings with the WLPC Project Team for continuous improvement\
- Contributing to team and ACCE projects as required.
- Contributing relevant information for reporting and to respond to stakeholder information requests.
Key Selection Criteria
- Well organised and an effective planner with strong ability to adhere to strict timelines.
- Excellent career counselling service record with the ability to work with vunerable cohorts including:
- Koorie students
- Students in out of home care
- Students engaged with Youth Justice
- Students with disabilities who experience significant disadvantage.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated comfort in engaging with stakeholders, public speaking and conducting presentations.
4. Proven project and stakeholder management skills, with high personal motivation and ability to problem solve and use initiative.
5. Well-developed interpersonal skills
6. Experience in the use of online technologies – software, apps, social media, project management software.
7. High level of self-reflection and emotional intelligence.
8. Proven ability to work remotely and adhere to deadlines.
9. Must be able to travel to fulfill duties of the role.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Graduate qualifications in Career Development Practice in a CICA endorsed course at Level 8 or equivalent and professional standing with CICA.
- Trained to unpack Morrisby profiles with students online or in one-on-one sessions within a school supported environment .
- Specialised training to support students with a range of barriers, challenges and unmet needs including but not limited to disability, mental health issues, homelessness, suicidality, addiction and truancy.
- Current and clear National Criminal Records Check and Working with Children’s Check or VIT registration are required.
Other relevant information
ACCE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
We value and respect differences and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments outside of work. ACCE provides flexible work arrangements that can be discussed during the recruitment process.
ACCE staff have access to our Employee Assistance Program.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter through Seek stating your qualifications.
You do not need to address the key selection criteria in a separate document, however your suitability for the role should be expressed through your resume and cover letter. You must include references in your resume.
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
