**About us**
IH Sydney Training Services (IHSTS) helps students everywhere achieve internationally recognised qualifications that give our graduates a true advantage when seeking employment opportunities worldwide. Established in 1988, we are an industry leader in providing English language, Teacher Training and vocational business courses and are part of the International House World Organisation, comprising of 150 schools in 50 countries.
**The role**
The Career Advisor will assist to create and oversee the delivery of ELICOS and VET programmes at our Byron Bay campus. Working closely with Academic staff, the Career Advisor will support students to identify their career pathways, provides counselling advice, and support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment.
In this role you will
- working with students on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs
- organise career events to provide timely and appropriate information to students
- providing information and resources to assist students with job-seeking skills
- assessing student needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
- conducting counselling interviews with students and family groups
- assisting the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and professional relationships
- presenting alternative approaches and discussing potential for attitude and behaviour change
- consulting with students to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
- contributing information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, and assisting parents and academic staff in dealing with these needs
- undertake long term and short term planning concerning ELICOS and VET programmes
- promote VET and ELICOS programme, both at IHSTS and in the wider community, including IHSTS marketing events
- maintain and develop career resources and a careers library accessible to students
**What you’ll need to succeed**
- Previous experience as a Careers Advisor in the Education industry
- Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively, with a strong drive for customer service
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
**What you need to do now**
IH Sydney Training Services is an Equal Employment Prospect and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
IH Sydney Training Services does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes, and will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with our business.
**Salary**: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Byron Bay, NSW 2481: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
📌 Career Advisor
🏢 IH Sydney Training Services
📍 Byron Bay