Job Details
* Full‑time, 38 hours per week
* Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027
* Location: Warrnambool Campus (also provides services in Portland, Hamilton and Colac regions)
* $91,124 per annum, plus superannuation and $8,000 allowance per annum
Role Summary
The Team Leader – Careers Practitioner is the leading authority in providing independent advice to assist job seekers with understanding study options, personal career planning, gaining credit for existing skills, learning about jobs in demand, and finding employment while accessing other support services. The role also includes developing key partnerships with other providers to enhance service provision and connectivity into the workplace.
Must Haves (Mandatory Requirements)
* A Diploma or higher‑level qualification in Career Development or extensive experience dealing with clients with career needs (preferably in an educational setting).
* Certificate IV in Career Development (or willingness to obtain the qualification).
* Experience in performing and interpreting career profiling tools.
* A current Drivers Licence.
* Victorian Working with Children clearance and a satisfactory Police Check.
Highly Desirable Requirements
* Extensive experience dealing with clients with career needs (preferably in an educational setting).
* Experience in the Vocational Education & Training (VET) industry.
About SWTAFE
SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria, offering a diverse range of courses across healthcare, business, trades, technology, arts, agriculture and more. In 2023, SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well‑prepared to navigate today's dynamic job market.
What we can offer you
* Priority applications to a Warrnambool council‑run day care facility.
* Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities.
* Employee recognition program.
* Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development.
* Accessible Employee Assistance Program with an easy‑to‑navigate app.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
South West TAFE is a child‑safe and equal‑opportunity employer, fostering a fair, safe, inclusive environment and embracing all forms of diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:
* A person with a disability.
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
* Culturally and linguistically diverse.
* LGBTIQA+.
Applications Close – Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Successful applicants will be required to have a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
To apply, click 'Apply for this job' and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. For assistance or adjustments to the application process, contact the South West TAFE Recruitment Team.
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