Haileybury welcomes applications for the role of Career Practitioner to join our Careers & Pathway team. This is a Part-Time, Ongoing (0.6 FTE) position, commencing 20 January 2027.
The Career Practitioner will play a key role in supporting Senior School students with career development, pathway planning, subject selection and tertiary applications.
Key Responsibilities
As the Career Practitioner, you will:
- Support the Head of Careers & Pathways in delivering and developing the Career Development Program.
- Provide careers counselling, tertiary application advice and job-readiness support to students, parents and staff.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, staff, tertiary institutions and employers.
- Coordinate day-to-day Careers Department activities, resources and events.
- Provide current advice on tertiary education, training and employment trends.
- Support career events, expos and professional development activities.
- Maintain accurate student career planning records and resources using Microsoft OneNote and Teams.
About You
At Haileybury we are seeking exceptional people. We are looking for a team player who brings the following skills and experience:
- Postgraduate qualifications meeting the Professional Standards for Australian Careers Practitioners.
- Strong communication, counselling and interpersonal skills, with experience developing and delivering career development programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and digital technologies.
- Sound knowledge of the Australian Blueprint for Career Development and Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework.
- Strong understanding of Victorian Senior Secondary Certificates, tertiary pathways, applications and selection processes.
- Knowledge of career development resources, assessment tools and labour market trends.
- Understanding of diverse educational and transitional needs, including international students and students with additional needs.
- Strong information, data management and record-keeping skills.
- Innovative problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to conduct engaging student and parent interviews, including via Zoom.
Why work for us?
- Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities.
- Ongoing professional and personal development.
- Excellent on-site facilities, grounds and working environment.
- Supportive, hybrid and flexible work options.
- Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options.
Want to find out more?
To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all inquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via peopleandculture@haileybury.com.au.
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.
Applications close: (10:00 am) Monday, 12 October 2026.
Interviews may be conducted prior to the application closing date.
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Check and an Employee Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).
Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.