THE OPPORTUNITY

• Salary: $79,017 - $84,821 per annum pro rata + 11% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience)
  
• Time Fraction: Part Time, 0.4 EFT (Wednesday’s and Friday’s).
  
• Location: Chadstone campus – travel to other campuses required.
  
• WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
  
• Position Status: Ongoing contract of appointment with a 6-month qualifying period.

Join our team as a Careers Counsellor at Holmesglen Employment Centre (HEC).

Are you passionate about guiding individuals towards successful careers? At HEC, you'll provide expert career counselling, aiding clients in career decisions, application processes, interview readiness, and effective job search strategies. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing career opportunities and employment outcomes through tailored career education activities and employability programs.

Stay ahead with the latest labour market trends and initiatives to develop valuable career resources, ensuring our clients have access to current job market insights. If you're ready to make a positive impact, apply now to empower individuals on their career paths!

ABOUT YOU

• Graduate Certificate in Careers Development or related field, with relevant experience. Membership of relevant Career Counselling professional organisation is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment services, recruitment programs, and relevant businesses/agencies.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing client needs and policies.
• Experience in educational environments, emphasising careers counselling and autonomous decision-making.
• Understanding of government initiatives, policies related to job readiness and employment services as well as familiarity with career development theory, individual career counselling, and the labour market.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills, adept at prioritising in demanding environments.
• Valid and current Drivers Licence.

ABOUT US

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We provide our staff with:

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Professional and career development opportunities.
• Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Flexibility to achieve work life balance.
• Opportunities for all.

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity, see the position description attached below.

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located on the last page of the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

Like to know more? Please contact Cassandra Quinlan, Manager – Holmesglen Employment Centre, on [email protected] using the subject line: Careers Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs

For application queries, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Careers Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department on 03 9564 1813 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.