Pathways Advisor

Federation University Australia is hiring a Pathways Advisor for a full-time role in Ballarat, VIC. The advisor will provide outreach and career advice to early school leavers, supporting their transition to post-school education and employment. Responsibilities include conducting advisory sessions, reporting on program KPIs, and building relationships with community organizations. Candidates should have experience in career advisory roles, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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 - $88,421 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

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, 23 March 2025
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

To view the position description, please visit https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/federation/Federation_Careers

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