Work closely with local schools to provide outreach and career advice for school-aged early school leavers.

• Federation TAFE – SMB Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 20/07/2025
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
The Pathways Advisor is responsible for delivering on the Victorian Early School Leaver Initiative, Career Advice Service with the Skills and Jobs Centre. Working closely with schools within the LGA to provide outreach and career advice for school-aged early school leavers to support secure transitions into, post-school education, training and employment pathways.

You will:

• conduct sessions with clients identifying and advising of suitable training opportunities;
• complete quarterly and annual reports on program KPI’s, and participate in Community of Practice events;
• develop relationships and networks and liaise effectively with relevant community organisations;

About you
You will have demonstrated experience in careers advisory or related field/s and the ability to provide vocational and careers guidance. In addition, you will have demonstrated presentation skills with the ability to deliver group workshops.

You will possess:

• interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to communicate with individuals across all demographics;
• the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, take initiative, work independently as well as an effective member of a team;
• Microsoft Office software skills, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and email; and
• the ability to develop and maintain industry relationships and referral networks.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday, 20 July 2025
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages
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