INTRODUCTION:

The Opportunity
If you’re a dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for guiding young people towards their future pathways, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a vibrant educational environment.
This pivotal role as a Careers and VET Coordinator (0.3 FTE), alongside a 0.7 FTE teaching load, is instrumental in overseeing the delivery of Career and VET programs in collaboration with our Dean of Curriculum, Heads of Departments, and teaching staff. You’ll be supporting students to identify their career pathways, monitoring Workplace and Service Learning programs, and assisting students in pre-apprenticeship programs. A key part of your role will be collaborating with parents, businesses, industry, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and community organisations to help students transition smoothly to post-secondary education and employment.
About Carey

Carey Baptist College Forrestdale is a co-educational College, educating students from Kindergarten to Year 12, committed to equipping them for optimal choice at the conclusion of Year 12, all while honoring God in what we do. Established in 2016, our College serves as a missional platform to equip young people with Godly character and influence. We are a centre of learning focused on effective teaching and holistic education, providing support and community for the whole family. Our unique campus blends beautiful natural surroundings with an outdoor learning focus, offering rich learning experiences facilitated by skilled educators who encourage students to explore their strengths and God-given talents.

• We are a community of people with a deep desire to play our part in the story of God in the world.
• We are a single community made up of different and complementary parts, operating across sectors, locations and industries.
• We have a big vision - to see a world transformed by the love of God.
• We are a people who strive to ‘attempt the extraordinary’ not for the sake of it, but because it matters.

It is our staff who make the difference!
Working at Carey is more than just a career for our staff – it’s a vocation that reflects their passion to see students flourish. We will continue to employ outstanding staff, recognising that it is the quality of our teachers, administrators and support staff who will make the difference at Carey. For an essence of Carey Forrestdale, see our Prospectus here.

What you’ll bring

• Current registration with the TRBWA with a minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• The ability to communicate professionally, positively, and diplomatically with a wide range of people, including students, parents, teachers, and external agencies.
• A good working knowledge of Vocational Education, including relationships with TAFE and RTOs.
• A view of schools as not just places of learning, but as places of community where staff, students and families can find belonging and connection.

If this is you, we want to hear from you!
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the College’s pathways and making a real difference in students’ lives and the wider community. You will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation and creativity.
If you’re a dedicated professional eager to use your skills to guide and empower students in their career journeys within a vibrant Christian community, we encourage you to apply today!
To request a full Position Description please contact us at joinus@carey.wa.edu.a

• We are a community of people with a deep desire to play our part in the story of God in the world.
• We are a single community made up of different and complementary parts, operating across sectors, locations and industries.
• We have a big vision - to see a world transformed by the love of God.
• We are a people who strive to ‘attempt the extraordinary’ not for the sake of it, but because it matters