Career Development Practitioner

Position: Career Development Practitioner
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $112,124 - $119,301 per annum pending experience 
Closing Date: Monday, 27 February 2023 unless filled prior

St Anthony's Catholic College is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support a committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. 

About the role

St Anthony's Catholic College Deeragun is seeking a Career Development Practitioner to join their school.  This is a full time, permanent position commencing as soon as practicable.

The Career Development Practitioner works collaboratively with school communities to promote and foster the achievement, participation, career development, and employability of all students. This role provides a Career Development Program that enables students to make informed choices to navigate their current and future careers.

Key focus:
• Lead and coordinate a comprehensive career development program
• Manage and provide individual career development support and services
• Facilitate the delivery of a whole-school career education program Prep to Year 12
• Maintain standards of practice that are consistent with registration boards and membership of professional associations

About You

Experience & Skills
• Previous experience displaying professional and effective interpersonal, communication and liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pathways, tertiary and VET sectors
• Proven ability to embrace and contribute to new approaches when working in a change environment.
• Ability to develop and manage the College’s career experiences and pathway plans

Attributes
• Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
• High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
• Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a range of stakeholders including students, staff and parents.
• Empathy with the values and ethos of the Catholic faith

Mandatory Criteria

• Hold a graduate certificate or equivalent, and appropriate and recognised qualification in the field of career development (as outlined in the Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners – CICA) or the intention to gain such qualifications OR Registration as a teacher in Queensland with appropriate experience and qualifications in Career Development
• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Relationship building and problem-solving skills
• Proven and effective leadership skills
• Professional Registration with Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) or Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: $112,124 - $119,301 per annum pending experience 
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• 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 

Please see the Position Description for more information.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3.00pm Monday, 27 February 2023 unless filled prior.

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