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VET Coordinator and Careers Counsellor/Support

Job posted: 25/11/2024
Applications close: 08/12/2024 (Midnight)
1 day remaining

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Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1454413

Reference: 1454413

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Location Profile

Established in 2008, Point Cook Senior Secondary College is located in the fast growing and multicultural Point Cook area of Wyndham in Melbourne's South West, approximately 27 kilometres from the CBD.


We currently have 54 teaching staff (47.6 EFT) and 32 ES staff (27.63 EFT). Our Leadership Team comprises of one Principal, two Assistant Principals, three Learning Specialists, three Year Level Leading Teachers, Inclusive Education Leading Teacher, Career and Pathways Leading Teacher and a Community Engagement Leading Teacher. Our 2024 enrolments currently stand at approximately 773 students (21 international students) with a SOFE index of 0.3930.


Every PCSSC student is supported at their point of need to achieve academic and social success. Through our core values of respect, effort and responsibility we prioritise wellbeing, learning and engagement. Our College has a strong emphasis on building positive relationships to support success in a multitude of pathways.


As a dedicated senior school, we offer a broad range of VCE subjects, acceleration opportunities, select entry academic programs (ASPIRE) and applied learning in VET and VCE VM pathways. We have built very strong partnerships with a number of tertiary institutions with 98% of our students receiving a tertiary placement of their choice.


Our college places a strong emphasis on student voice and agency. Our students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning, and are encouraged to participate in improving our school environment. In addition to the supports provided through the Wellbeing Hub, students have access to designated Safe Space areas within in the school including our Sensory Garden.


For further information about Point Cook Senior Secondary College, please visit our website https://www.pointcooksenior.vic.edu.au/

Selection Criteria

SC1   An understanding of what a VET coordinator's role is, including student and staff support.

SC2   Highly developed organisational skills to produce work within set timelines

SC3   Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and the school community

SC4   Demonstrated computer skills to achieve high quality output and a working knowledge of VASS and CASES21

SC5   Demonstrated capacity to undertake professional learning to achieve best practice for school operations

Role

Part time position - 4 days a week

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

VET Coordinator

  •  Manage the enrolment, registration, and administration of student participation in VET programs
  •  Liaise with the WynBay LLEN and the Hobsons Bay Network around collaborative VET provision
  •  Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective partnerships and relationships with industry, organisations and business, including training and      educational organisations
  •  Promote VET courses to parents and students emphasising their validity as important career pathways for students and their role in a holistic approach to  education
  • Support the colleges VET staff and VET programs ensuring that correct training packages (and assessment tools) are used to enable certification at the levels described in the course outlines

Careers

  •  Ensure Career counselling to any referred students from Year 10 and 11 (Year 12 students as directed by the Careers Leader) using Career Development  Theories
  •  Liaise with University and TAFE representatives when required
  •  Assist with work experience process and database
  •  Attend and assist with career Showcase days, expos, and presentations
  •  Support the implementation of the Career Action Plans (CAPS)
  •  Provide support for students at risk in Years 10, 11 and 12 as directed by thew Careers Leader

      

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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, 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 (see Workplace 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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

Applications must include:

1. A cover sheet providing contact information including home address, email and phone number

2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications

3. Address all the Specific Key Selection Criteria questions

4. The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees

All documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment on Line.  Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.

All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date.

Conditions of Employment

  • 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
VET Coordinator and Careers Counsellor/Support

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Contact:

Shaun Sleep | 93959271

VET Coordinator and Careers Counsellor/Support