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Form of workPosition: Careers/VET Officer
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay Rate: $37.20 - $39.01 per hour depending upon experience
Start Date: As soon as practicable
Closing Date: Monday, 15 April 2024 unless filled prior
Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale is a co-educational college that offers classes from Prep to Year 12. The college values effort, commitment and support and challenges students to become their best selves. In doing so, a college environment is provided in which students can grow holistically. The college promotes activities, processes and structures that enhance a love of life.
About the role
Southern Cross Catholic College is seeking an experienced and dedicatedCareers/VET Officer.
Working collaboratively with Careers and VET Program leaders, this role assists in the management and support of students in years 7 -12 in relation to career pathways and VET programs. This will include assisting with the management of School- based apprenticeships and traineeships, work experience, work placement and students undertaking VET courses.
Key Accountabilities
- Organise work experience and work placement (Vocational) for students
- Support the College's careers program and curriculum in line with the College's strategic vision and goals
- Coordinate and provide the facilities, resources and materials required for delivery of careers programs and VET courses
- Support students' transition from school to the next phase of life
- Assist with the management of school-based Apprenticeships/Traineeships
About You
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the tertiary and VET sectors
- Ability to support the College’s career experiences and pathway plans
- Strong proficiency in the use of digital technologies
- Proven ability to embrace and contribute to new approaches when working in a changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Proven ability in establishing links to the workplace via networking
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
Mandatory Criteria
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same - the successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
- Vocational qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Salary packaging options
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Corporate health insurance
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Well-being programs and initiatives.
How to apply
- Complete the application form
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close at 3 pm Monday, 15 April 2024 unless filled prior.
