Pathways Advisor

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As the Pathways Advisor you will be responsible for career development advice and support and employment readiness services to the clients of the Skills and Jobs Centre. You will conduct a range of group workshops and individual assessment sessions to assist students and clients to identify suitable training options that support their career and employment goals.

You will:

• conduct individual sessions with clients to identify and advise of suitable training opportunities to develop and meet career plans and goals;

• develop and deliver personalised career counselling and development sessions including vocational profiling goal setting and Career Action Plans;

• provide accurate information on Victorian priority industries Skills First funding Free TAFE eligibility and pathways into apprenticeships and traineeships; and

• participate and represent the Skills and Jobs Centre at Open Days school career events industry expos and community engagement activities

About you

Reporting to the Team Leader Skills and Jobs Centre you will possess demonstrated experience in delivering individual and group-based career development or vocational guidance. You will also have knowledge of the Victorian VET sector including Skills First Free TAFE and apprenticeships pathway options.

You will possess demonstrated:

• knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by disadvantaged or priority cohorts and experience in tailoring support to meet their needs in study and gaining related employment;

• high-level interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds;

• organisational and administrative skills with accuracy in data entry record keeping and meeting KPI and reporting requirements;

• ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships and referral networks; and

• advanced digital capability including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as the ability to use other relevant systems and applications.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday 1 March 2026

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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