Applications close Thursday 22 May 2025 at 11.59PM
OverviewOverviewWork type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3 Occupation: Education and Training Location: Ballarat Reference: 1475412
Selection CriteriaApplicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:
A demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for working with young people and exposure to youth-oriented environments; in particular schools, training organisations or youth support services.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with students, parents, staff and community agencies.A demonstrated ability to work successfully with "at risk" students and their families.A well-developed knowledge of vocational and alternate pathways available to students, and the supports available through community agencies.Demonstrated ability to plan strategically and to balance competing demands.Demonstrated ability to undertake administrative tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.RoleBallarat High Schools Careers Advisors assist students in year 9-12 plan their pathway, in order to assist them to make informed decisions about their future.
Our three broad aims are that all students will:
Develop skills to manage their pathway now and throughout their working lives.Develop knowledge, understanding and experience of opportunities in education, training and employment.Successfully transition from compulsory schooling to further education, training and/or employment.All Year 9-12 students at Ballarat High School have a Career Action Plan.
Careers planning has an individual focus with one adult working with a young person, assisting them to negotiate a pathway and to assist them in following it through.
Another feature of our Careers Advisors is tracking the destinations of school leavers.
This aims to support students who have left the school, to ensure they are engaged in suitable further training or employment.
Schools must also develop networks and partnerships with RTO providers and community agencies, to give students access to all available opportunities.
Attendance during some school holiday periods may be required and would be compensated through Leave Purchase or Time in Lieu arrangements.
ResponsibilitiesThe holder of the position will work in partnership with the other Careers Advisor and closely with the Assistant Principals, Sub-School Leaders, Team Leaders and VCE/VM Coordinator to implement a careers program in accordance with Department of Education guidelines.
The key scope of the position may include but is not limited to:
Work collaboratively with other members of the careers team to implement and regularly evaluate careers planning and implementation of BHS policies and processes.Provide support to individuals and small groups of students about education, training and course counselling.Follow up students exiting the school, to assist them in engaging in further education, training or employment, and maintain a computer database, using the CASES21 software.Facilitate, in conjunction with the relevant Assistant Principal, enrolments and pathways for students in alternative educational programs.Facilitate Career Action Plans from Year 9-12 and conduct Year 12 Intention interviews.Manage My Career Insights (Morrisby) with Year 9 students.Organise and coordinate the work experience program.Provide advice and support to VM staff in their organisation of VM work placements.Provide information about and promote tertiary pathways for Year 12 students and assist with VTAC, SEAS, scholarship and accommodation applications.Maintain accurate records of all student Career Action Plans and meeting notes on Compass.Assist with parent and student information sessions, regarding subject selections, tertiary entrance, career information, etc.Participation in community networks and events such as the Ballarat Careers Network and liaising with employers, employment agencies and RTO's to foster positive relationships.Provide accurate destination data and reports for the School and Department of Education, as required.Provide support to staff who are involved in careers planning and course counselling.Provide information and support around student scholarship applications.Contribute to the BHS parent newsletter and other media communications as appropriate.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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, safe 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 StandardsVictorian 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:
Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Mr Tim Davey on 03 5338 9000.
Applications should be submitted via School Jobs Vic (formally Recruitment Online)
Responses to the Key Selection Criteria and a Resume including the names of three referees, their contact numbers and email addresses must be included in the application. Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.Have or able to obtain an "Employee" Working with Children Check.Location ProfileBallarat High School is a learning community where every person is valued, respected, and challenged as a learner.
We are entering into the next exciting phase of our journey as a school, and we aim to be leaders in education in order to secure the best possible outcomes for all of our students.
Ballarat High School commenced in 1907 as Agricultural High School and today has a student population of 1500 students.
Ballarat High School has a long history and tradition of providing a quality education to the youth of Ballarat.
While the school has changed physically over its hundred-year history, what has not changed is the significant contribution it makes to many young lives.
We endeavour to provide an inclusive, positive, respectful learning environment for all students.
We believe in educating the whole person and acknowledge the correlation between student wellbeing, connectedness, and academic achievement.
Our mission is to provide the right supports to the right students at the right time.
Our values of Pride, Respect and Responsibility under the motto of Duty Always ensure we build and maintain strong and positive relationships.
We focus on teaching and learning improvement strategies that will raise standards and outcomes for all individuals in a culture of high expectations, collaboration, shared values and trust.
Ballarat High School is incredibly fortunate to have high quality facilities for all faculty areas and we fully utilise these spaces to ensure that all students find their passion and their time with us is enriched with excellent learning opportunities both within and beyond the classroom.
Applications close Thursday 22 May 2025 at 11.59PM
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