• Work with a dynamic and collaborative team
• Full - Time, Ongoing
• PACCT 6 ($77,169 - $82,836)
• Heidelberg Campus

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic Institute offers not only a different way to learn: we also offer a different way to work. We believe in the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our staff to achieve their best. We have a flexible and supportive culture and we’re always on the lookout for skilled, motivated individuals to join us.

About the role:

As a Senior Student Pathways Advisor provides support and leadership to improve the employment and training participation and outcomes for young people targeted within the VCAL Program.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in career guidance, student welfare/youth work, vocational counselling, education, or a related field; or lesser formal qualifications with significant field experience.
• Demonstrated experience and specialist knowledge in providing career and pathways planning support with young people, particularly early school leavers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young people who may be at risk and have barriers to employment and training.
• Demonstrated written communication skills and computer literacy in word processing and basic database skills.

A position description is attached.

*Applications must address the selection criteria in the Position Description.