Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1494544
Location Profile
“Our job is not to prepare students for something, it is our job to activate our students to prepare themselves for anything.”
Adapted from AJ Juliani.
Bundoora Secondary College is a year 7-12 College in a quiet residential area of Bundoora, a northern suburb of Melbourne. We are an innovative, caring school and take great pride in knowing every member of our community (both staff and students) as individuals and as learners.
Students at BSC are not bound by the traditional year level classes. The school is broken into three cohorts - a common Entry year (the traditional year 7), PACE21 (traditionally years 8-11) and Graduation year (traditionally year 12). Our broad pathways focus and the vertical structure supports students choice and provides flexibility across our learning program ensuring that all students can engage in their learning at their point of interest and be challenged at their point of need.
Rigour remains a core value so high expectations of students will continue and progress will be routinely reported against the BSC Great Student (21st century skills) matrix and the Victorian Curriculum skills continuum to ensure that all students will achieve success. We are very much aware that ongoing feedback to students will support them in developing a growth mindset and promote learning so that each student can reach the next level.
We are a diverse and inclusive community. We live by our school values - Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Relationships and Rigour (the 5 R’s). At BSC, students have an authentic voice into the everyday decision making at the school. We provide a variety of opportunities for student voice such as a Student Leadership Council, student lead tours, public speaking at assemblies and membership of College Council with voting rights.
Learning takes place in well-equipped air-conditioned courtyard style buildings, which contain specialist areas including a Library Resource Centre and student social space, the ECA Centre which contains a gymnasium, weight training facility and drama studio, the Arts and Technology areas including food, wood and media, art and craft, ceramics, painting and drawing and music laboratories. Science rooms are fully equipped for practical experiments and activities with two 3D printers and an emphasis on robotics. Each classroom is provisioned with an interactive whiteboard and our 1:1 digital technologies program is enhanced by the schools provision of PCs and MACs.
To enhance the student’s learning experience, traditional co-curricular programs such as sport, drama and music performances, instrumental music, excursions, camps, art exhibitions and displays and student leadership have been incorporated into the mainstream curriculum to ensure that all students can pursue their passions.
Robust emphasis is placed on catering for the individual learning style of each student. Achievements are recognised and celebrated. BSC promotes an environment that encourages students to investigate, understand and actively design and participate in their learning through a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all College activities and to work with teachers in developing positive educational outcomes for their children. While formal reporting to parents takes place twice a year, the College emphasises the continual monitoring and communication of student progress to students and parents.
We actively involve our community in the development of our educational programs, policies and the provision of a supportive and caring environment. This is reflected in our house teams and our wellbeing structures that exist to assist students and parents. The implementation of the Student Empowerment Guidelines results in an environment where students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds exhibit co-operation and acceptance towards each other.
We have established positive links with our neighbouring primary schools as a means of easing the transition of students into the College, as well as providing continuity in their educational programs.
Bundoora Secondary College – BSC – where students experience education by student choice.
Selection Criteria
Key Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in career development, counselling, education, or a directly related field.
- Accreditation or eligibility for membership with a recognized body (e.g., Career Industry Council of Australia; Australian Centre for Career Education).
- Demonstrated experience in careers guidance or pathways counselling for adolescents, preferably in an educational setting.
- Knowledge and practical experience with the design and management of work experience programs and processes for Victorian schools.
- Experience assisting students in accessing TAFE/training opportunities, traineeships, and SBATs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills suited to work with students, parents, staff, and external partners.
- Strong organisational skills, including the capacity to manage multiple tasks over a part-time schedule.
- Knowledge of Victorian curriculum, VCE/VET, and VTAC processes.
- Commitment to Child Safe Standards and principles of equal opportunity and diversity.
Role
Position Overview
The Careers and Pathways Counsellor supports high school students in Victoria as they explore future career, education, and training options. This part-time role (3 days per week) delivers targeted guidance across career planning, pathways, and transition programs, with specific attention to work experience, TAFE/training opportunities, and employment initiatives such as traineeships and School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
Hours and Conditions
- Remuneration: Education Support 1-3 and according to the relevant school or sector award and level of experience.
- Reports to: Student Services or equivalent.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities - PART TIME 0.6
Career Counselling and Coordination
- Provide individual and group careers counselling for students across Years 7¿12.
- Assist students in self-assessment of interests, strengths, and values through counselling, interviews, and assessments.
- Deliver presentations and workshops covering career planning, subject selection, resume/application writing, interview techniques, and tertiary pathway options.
- Coordinate and promote the out-of-school work experience program:
- Support students to identify suitable placements.
- Advise on employer engagement and preparation.
- Guide students through application processes and ensure compliance with relevant Victorian requirements.
- Monitor, document, and evaluate student outcomes from work experience placements.
- Facilitate student awareness and access to training and employment opportunities, including:
- Promotion of TAFE courses and training options aligned to student aspirations and labour market needs.
- Identifying and supporting students interested in SBATs and traineeships, explaining requirements, processes, and available supports.
- Working with external agencies, employers, and VET/TAFE providers to expand placement and training opportunities.
- Coordinate and promote the IN School work/employability program:
- Identifying staffing and employment needs in collaboration with school leadership and department heads.
- Developing and posting advertisements for vacant positions through appropriate channels.
- Leading recruitment processes, including screening applications, organizing and conducting interviews, and ensuring a fair and thorough selection process.
- Facilitating onboarding, orientation, and induction programs for new staff employees.
- Monitoring student performance and providing them with regular feedback and support.
- Preparing and presenting reports to school leadership on staffing activities, recruitment outcomes, and performance assessments.
- Showcasing successful staff and student achievements related to employment programs and organizing events or communications to celebrate accomplishments and foster a positive school culture.
- Guide students and parents through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process and timelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of Victorian education pathways, VCE/VET requirements, and the regulatory environment.
- Provide up-to-date information on scholarships, work experience, vocational programs, and employment preparation pathways.
- Build and maintain partnerships with industry, tertiary providers, community groups, and career networks to support pathway opportunities.
- Accurately record and maintain counselling sessions, student progress, and destination data in accordance with school and legislative requirements.
- Assist in developing and running pathways-related school events (information nights, expos, career evenings) and provide support at parent¿teacher interviews where pathways and careers are discussed.
- Commit to ongoing professional development to provide current and relevant advice.
- Contribute to the school¿s wellbeing and support services as a proactive team member.
Community Engagement
- Development local partnerships with the Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) and other organisations for the delivery of education, training, structured workplace learning and support services.
- Support and build and maintain relationships with local businesses, alumni groups, Non-Government Organizations, Not For Profit Organizations and charities to create links with students in classrooms
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, protected and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards
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:
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:
- 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
Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11.59pm
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