Careers Advisor

St Stephen’s School is seeking an outstanding and passionate full time Careers Advisor to join our team in a rare and exciting opportunity commencing in Term 1, 2027.

This influential role is ideal for an experienced careers professional who is committed to helping young people discover their strengths, explore possibilities, and confidently navigate their future pathways.

As Careers Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in the personal, academic and future-focused development of students, guiding them to make informed decisions about their education, training and career opportunities. You will work closely with students, families, teachers and school leaders to ensure every student is equipped to flourish both during their school journey and beyond.

About the Role

The Careers Advisor is a significant driver of programs that support student success and wellbeing from Years 7–12. The successful applicant will:

• Lead and deliver a comprehensive careers education and pathways program across the Secondary School.
• Support students to identify strengths, interests and aspirations, and develop meaningful post-school plans.
• Provide individualised careers counselling and pathway advice for students and families.
• Consult with all Year 10–12 students to ensure they are enrolled in the most appropriate pathway and remain on track to achieve their WACE requirements.
• Assist students in exploring university, training, apprenticeship, employment and alternative pathway options.
• Design and implement elements of the school's positive education and future-readiness programs.
• Work collaboratively with Heads of Learning, Deans and Deputy Principals to support subject selection, course placement and pathway planning.
• Maintain strong connections with universities, training organisations, industry partners and employers.
• Coordinate careers events, expos, information evenings and pathway opportunities for students.
• Provide regular updates and professional guidance to staff regarding tertiary entrance requirements, VET pathways and emerging opportunities.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of Western Australian universities and tertiary admission processes, as well as interstate tertiary opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment pathways.
• Experience providing careers counselling and pathway planning for secondary students.
• A passion for mentoring and supporting young people through important educational and career decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities.

The role requires attendance at a range of professional meetings, briefings and networking events throughout the year, both during and outside normal school hours, to ensure current knowledge of tertiary, vocational and employment trends.

More details and Job Description available on our Website - https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/

HOW TO APPLY

Your application mustinclude all 3sections:

• Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School
• Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages
• Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your  Covering letter and Statement into onedocument)

Selection Criteria:

Education and Training

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current registration with Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
• Hold a current Work With Children card
• Post –graduate qualifications in careers counselling essential e.g. Graduate Certificate in Career Development or recognised equivalent.

Professional Experience

• Knowledge of university and TAFE systems.
• Thorough understanding of WACE procedures.
• Understands post-secondary training and education and employment trends.
• Ability to write and deliver educational programs.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective organisational skills and competent use of ICT.
• Ability to counsel students and parents with subject courses and tertiary choices.
• Liaise with staff to implement positive education 7 – 12.
• Analysis and longitudinal tracking of student data

Personal Attributes and Values

• An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth
• Experience in and a preparedness to contribute to the School’s camping, retreat and extra-curricular programs.
• Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with the School's Safety and Wellbeing policies, procedures and programs.

CLOSING DATE

Tuesday 27th October 2026 at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date