An opportunity to join one of Australia's leading Independent Boys School

• Responsible for the development and management of the Scots Careers Centre
• Attractive remuneration package and Visa sponsorship available

About the position
The Scots College is an innovative and creative teaching and learning environment for boys T-12.

We pride ourselves on our quest for excellence, our faith and tradition and a culture of leadership through teams for both our students and staff.

The Scots College has an exciting opportunity available for an exceptional and experienced Head of Careers.

The Head of Careers will be responsible for the development and management of the Scots Careers Centre across its range of strategic and operational activities.

They will act in accordance with the current strategy, framework and mission of the College and continuously move the program forward.

The successful applicant will develop and maintain programs and services that support the work of the Careers Centre along with working with students and staff to ensure that critical 21st century skills are being addressed and developed.

The Head of Careers will assist students to undertake the process of career planning, including:

• developing their employability;

- clarifying their own interests, values, skills and abilities; identifying appropriate opportunities;
- making informed career choices; and
- achieving their objectives both immediately after graduation and thereafter.

The position is full-time commencing in January 2024. Visa sponsorship is available for this position with the length of the contract dependent on working rights.

Essential to this role

• A postgraduate degree related to career services for young people or equivalent
• A professional qualification/recognition in careers guidance or equivalent
• Over six (6) years' experience in a middle management role in a careers service or 10 years' experience working in industry (e.g. business, education) or university in a cognate field or blend of career/industry/higher education
• Indepth understanding of higher and further education and the study/employment opportunities for Year 12 graduates
• Indepth understanding of industry and the development of the skills required by employers
• Experience in the use of information and communication technologies in support of careers service provision including develop webbased materials for use by students and online career learning resources
• Experience in organising employerrecruitment visits, careers fairs and other events
• Highlevel service management skills
• An ability to review, simplify, and improve operational processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with abilities to motivate others, to work in teams and to interact with staff at all levels within the College, and with employers and potential partners
• Highlevel analytical skills
• Highlevel oral and written communication and presentation skills
• A clientfocus and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to all students, parents, carers and staff
• An aptitude for seeing the larger picture and for being able to deal with complex matters within a wider context
• An aptitude for convincing others to garner support and achieve objectives.

We offer outstanding opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, new experiences along with an attractive remuneration package.

Pre-employment checks

How to apply
Please register your interest as soon as possible.

Interviews will be occurring late August 2023 and shortlisting in July/ early August 2023.

The Scots College reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

• Role Description
• Head of Careers
  Posted Date 12 Jul 2023
  Location Bellevue Hill
• NSW / Australia
  Industry Education & Training
  Job Type Full Time
  Salary Not provided

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