Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Role Type: Full time fixed term (until 2027)About The Role:Ready to be a catalyst for change?As a Careers Consultant at our Skills & Jobs Centre, you''ll be the driving force behind connecting people to further education, specialising in supporting disengaged youth, re-skilling, and employment outcomes. You''ll:Work closely with disengaged early school leavers to provide 1:1 Career counselling.Conduct initial check-ins to understand clients aspirations, needs, and preferred support methods, and support young people in building their capacity for a smooth transition into education, training, or employment pathways.In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, design and deliver career education activities and employability programs via workshops to improve education or employment outcomes.Develop local labor market knowledge and employment trends, build meaningful community connections by attending career expos and job fairs that relate to the role, and promote the Skills and Jobs Centre services.Become a part of a highly motivated and passionate team that empowers others to achieve their potential.We are excited about you because you have:Highly Preferred: A Grad Cert in Career Development or Cert IV in Career Development, extensive experience working with vulnerable youth.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Able to engage diverse clients.Enjoy working in events such as career expos and workshops.Passionate about making a difference in youths lives.We can offer you:Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options.Free onsite parking for most campuses.Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide.Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.Meaningful work that drives positive social impact.The opportunity to build a career in a world-leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.The Essential Paperwork:Working with Children Clearance (WWCC).Certified right to work documentation.Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts.Ready to make the switch? Click ''Apply Now'' to join our team. Please provide a cover letter with your application.Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past, present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.Applications close: 14th February 2025Applications will be assessed as they come in we may start interviews before the closing date.NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Careers Consultant