Career Development Officer
Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College
Burwood, Nsw
As the Career Adviser I contributed to the life of the school by assisting students and staff in career guidance and planning; liaised and collaborated with the Partnerships Manager, Industry Placement Coordinator, School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Coordinator, Leader of Student Wellbeing and Pathways, Business and Industry.My responsibilities included:● Assisted all students develop their own professional Resume for both seeking a school-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship and to use for seeking future emplyment options.● Provided information and assistance about career development, career search and careers to College Leadership Team● Planned and participated in community events concerning education and career development● Networked and liaised with community groups and agencies, business and industry● Attended Learning Progress Meetings to discuss Career Development with parents and students● Planned and coordinate Careers Expo● Providing Students with support in Career guidance and planning, both individual and collective, Responsible for the administration of the College Careers site● Resourced and assisted develop the College Mentoring program with specific reference to Employability skills● Conducted individual meetings with students – individual Career Mentoring/Careers Development Program at commencement of the Preliminary Year, at commencement of the HSC Year, and prior to Transition from the College; made extensive use of students MyCareerMatch Career Reports and updated Resumes● Provided support/training/resources to Learning Facilitators and Mentors regarding their role in career preparation to enhance student confidence ● Liaised and collaborated with the Partnerships Manager, Industry Placement Coordinator, School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Coordinator, Leader of Student Wellbeing and Pathways, Business and Industry● Engaged with community groups and agencies, RTOs, Tertiary Organisations, business and industry.