OVERVIEW The Pathways Coordinator at St Francis Catholic College, Cobblebank Campus, is a leadership role focused on guiding students through career and post-school planning from Years 7 to 12. This position supports learners to make informed decisions about subject selection, further education, training, and employment, ensuring strong preparation for life beyond school. The role contributes to the development of a growing campus that will expand to accommodate up to 1500 students by 2028. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Lead the delivery of careers and pathways education at the Cobblebank Campus. – Support students to make informed decisions regarding subject selection. – Provide guidance on further education, training, and employment pathways. – Deliver individual pathways counselling, including Year 12 exit interviews. – Coordinate work experience programs. – Organise and support careers events. – Build and maintain partnerships with tertiary providers. – Build and maintain partnerships with industry to broaden student opportunities. – Support successful student transitions beyond school. REQUIREMENTS – Demonstrated experience in a pathways or student-focused role. – Eligibility to apply as either a teaching or education support candidate. – For teaching applicants: suitability for a POL 3 role with a time release of 18 periods and a tenure of three years. – For non-teaching applicants: suitability for a Category B, Level 3 full-time, ongoing position. – Ability to obtain or hold a valid Working with Children’s Check. – Ability to obtain or hold a National Police Check, or current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). – Valid visa and/or full Australian working rights. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Effective pathways education plays a critical role in helping young people navigate complex education and employment systems. By providing structured guidance, counselling, and exposure to post-school options, this role supports equitable access to opportunities and informed decision-making. The Pathways Coordinator helps ensure students leave school with clarity, confidence, and realistic plans for their future. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience supporting student career development, transitions, or pathways planning. – Provide examples of how you have worked with students individually, particularly in counselling or advisory settings. – Highlight any experience coordinating programs such as work experience, careers expos, or partnerships with external providers. – If applying as a teaching candidate, outline your teaching background and readiness to undertake a leadership role. – Show alignment with the College’s values by referencing your commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and child safety. – Ensure all compliance documentation, including working rights and checks, is current or clearly addressed in your application.