Industry & Pathways Coordinator in Melbourne

Demonstrated capacity to support and enhance school practices in Careers Education, VET, Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning.

Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated capacity to build productive relationships with key stakeholders within the school, across the education sector and wider community to provide organisational benefit.

Demonstrated ability to monitor, assess and respond to school pathways, engagement and transition data.

Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

The Industry & Pathways Coordinator promotes career development across the College by coordinating pathway programs, industry engagement opportunities and career education initiatives that prepare students with the knowledge, skills and experiences required for lifelong learning and employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate careers-related programs, including: Morrisby (Year 9), Work Experience (Year 10), Structured Workplace Learning (SWL – VCE/VPC).
• VET Coordination for 2027, including managing student applications, enrolments and withdrawals; monitoring student attendance, engagement and progress; coordinating Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements.
• Create and manage careers-related events, including Year 9 Careers Day, External Careers Expos and Jobs Fair, University and TAFE visits, Trade Taster programs, Careers and Industry incursions and excursions.
• Ensure all programs are effectively planned, communicated and evaluated.
• Support continuous improvement of career education initiatives across the College.

Industry Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and maintain productive partnerships with universities, TAFEs, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), employers, industry groups, Local Jobs Program providers and community organisations.
• Develop opportunities for students to engage with industry through workplace learning, mentoring, guest speakers, industry visits and networking opportunities.
• Promote partnerships that enhance career education, vocational learning and student employment outcomes.
• Act as a key liaison between the College and external organisations to maximise pathway opportunities for students.

Career Education and Student Pathways

• Deliver individual and group careers guidance to support students in exploring post-school pathways.
• Coordinate and manage Morrisby Online career assessments and counselling for Year 9 students, working collaboratively with external careers practitioners.
• Support students to identify their strengths, interests, values and aspirations through evidence-based career development practices.
• Assist students to establish pathway goals and identify prerequisite subjects, qualifications and experiences required for future study and employment.
• Provide information and guidance regarding university, TAFE, apprenticeships, traineeships, employment, vocational education and alternative education pathways.

Career Readiness and Employability

• Support students to develop employability skills required for successful transition into further education and employment.
• Assist students with résumé writing, cover letters, job applications and interview preparation.
• Provide guidance on workplace expectations, professional communication and career planning.
• Promote career readiness through workshops, individual coaching and practical learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage the Work Experience program, including identifying and managing a database of opportunities, liaising with employers and ensuring compliance with DE legal and educational requirements.
• Implement the DE Work Experience policy and follow the associated work experience manual when planning for and conducting work experience arrangements.
• Support students in securing placements, preparing resumes and completing OHS requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the work experience placements and gather feedback from employers and students.
• Coordinate and manage Structured Workplace Learning, including identifying and managing a database of opportunities, liaising with employers and ensuring compliance with DE legal and educational requirements.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

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.

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.

Location Profile

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