About this job
About Mabel Park State High School
Mabel Park State High School is an extraordinary school which prides itself on delivering an exceptional education experience. We take great pride in the richness of our diversity, embracing the 71 cultures represented by our cohort, united in a community committed to inclusion, connection and belonging. Our reputation as a school, heavily invested in our students' academic wellbeing and our vision to be the most respected, admired and accomplished school, attracts the highest calibre of staff who are aligned in their commitment to the strong learning culture. A focus on academic achievement both now and into the future is expressed both in terms of students' academic results and development as lifelong learners. Our teachers continue to innovate and remain at the forefront of proven and effective teaching and learning practices
About the Role
As the Vocational Education Coordinator you will:
Coordinate Vocational Education and Career Pathways ensuring that all Year 10, 11 and 12 students are assisted in accessing case management support to successfully transition from schooling to either further education, training or sustainable employment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the linking of young people to employment or employment services, especially those students that have completed qualifications and have participated in work experience or have completed Individual Pathway Plans.
- Support students undertaking school based apprenticeships and traineeships and liaise with agencies, parents and employers.
- Utilise formal and informal partnerships with business, industry, education and training providers, parents and other key stakeholders to package case management support and work experience for individual students.
- Assist in coordinating the implementation of policies, practices and procedures relating to vocational education and work experience and manage the preparation, collection and storage of records and data as required by policy.
- Consult and network with parents, counsellors and external job and support service providers and present multi-agency solutions to issues.
- Work autonomously in providing advice, mostly of a vocational referral nature, consult with other Vocational Education Coordinators, Guidance Officers and Regional Managers in the case of more complex problems.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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