Careers Officer

Position: Careers Officer
Classification: Term Time, Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 30 hours a week across 5 days
Pay Rate: $33.56 - $35.19 per hour pending experience
Start Date: Monday, 08 March 2021
Closing Date: Wednesday, 03 March 2021

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic College catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all mesh into the Columba Family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St. Mary's College, and St. Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers. 

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 is recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

About the role

The Careers Officer will be required to have a detailed knowledge of careers education and pathways. The position will work collaboratively with the College Leadership Team and other key staff to ensure career development of the students in Years 7-12. The position will develop up to date information on career pathway plans and focus on embedding career experiences across the Mt Carmel Campus. The Careers Officer assists students by linking career and subject choice to learning with the provision of support, advice, information and resource to assist in planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist students to source information, make decisions and take action to build appropriate career pathways
  • Individual meetings with students, parents and other staff to discuss apprenticeship/career interests, required subject selections and relevant pathways
  • Providing non - OP eligible students with pathways into school-based traineeships / apprenticeships
  • Providing students with information relevant to their chosen field and ensuring, alongside teachers and Head of Curriculum that students are in the appropriate subject selection for their Year 12 QCE.
• Develop existing networks and relationships between employers, VET and tertiary institutions
  • Consulting local and regional (boarding school) workplaces/ employees
  • Coordinating Year 10 and 12 students with work placement opportunities
  • Sourcing workplaces appropriate to the needs of the students' interests and values of the College, negotiating with employees and the Deputy of Curriculum, and monitoring students' progress during their one week placement.
• Explore and develop links with industry and other bodies.
• Facilitate and support career support structures for students
  • Assisting students in completing Blue Card applications, CVs and resumes and QTAC applications
  • Setting up students in Years 10 and 12 with USI numbers
  • Supervising students at JCU camps and Career Exhibitions.
• Support the Colleges careers program and curriculum in line with the Colleges strategic vison and goals
  • Organising the Careers Networking Evening.
• Support student’s transition from school in to next phase of life.
• Coordinate and provide the facilities, resources and materials required for delivery of careers programs
  • Organising the delivery of a White Card Construction course, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and First Aid Courses
  • Distributing career information via student bulletin board and school newsletter
  • Undertaking mock interviews with students
  • Liaising with Pastoral Leaders, Heads of Department, Deputies, VET Project Officer and Residential Leader

• Completion and submission of relevant risk assessments.

About You

Experience

• Previous experience displaying professional and effective interpersonal, communication and liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability establishing links to the workplace via networking
• Proven ability to embrace and contribute to new approaches when working in a change environment.

Knowledge

• Ability to develop and manage the College’s career experiences and pathway plans
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the tertiary and VET sectors.

Skills

• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a range of stakeholders including students, staff and parents
• 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.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same - the successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant industry experience in the education sector.

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: $33.56 - $35.19 per hour pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading 
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a  co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Well-being programs and initiatives

How to apply

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload a cover letter/supporting statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) which addresses your suitability for the position
3. Upload a current resume which also includes the name, email address and contact details of two referees.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday, 03 March 2021.