Careers Counsellor for 2026

• Christway College
• Clarinda VIC, Australia

Part time

Non-Teaching Professionals / Managers

Job Description

CHRISTWAY COLLEGE

CAREERS COUNSELLOR

Christway College is a growing Christian college community with campuses in Kingston and Wyndham, committed to nurturing students in faith, learning, and life.

Christway College Kingston is seeking a passionate and experienced Careers Counsellor to guide and support our secondary students as they explore future pathways in education, training, and employment.

This is an ongoing, part-time position, FTE negotiable, commencing in January 2026.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide career advice, counselling and subject selection guidance to Years 9–12 students
• Support VCE/VCAL/VET pathways planning
• Build partnerships with universities, TAFE, industry, and employers
• Assist with work experience, tertiary applications (VTAC), and scholarship opportunities
• Contribute to a supportive, Christ-centred school culture

Essential criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in careers education, counselling, or related field
• Current teacher registration or equivalent counselling accreditation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of Christway College

For a full position description, please visit our website at christway.vic.edu.au or contact the Campus Principal (see below).

Application Information

Applications will be received until Monday 3 November 2025 and should be marked with the position you are applying for and sent via email to the Campus Principal, Mr Jason Burgess at jason.burgess@christway.vic.edu.au

Applicants are invited to provide:

• a cover letter
• a concise curriculum vitae including:
• personal details
• church involvement
• career experience, and
• academic attainments
• three referees are required to be listed, including one church reference demonstrating an active Christian faith

In your cover letter, you may want to include reference to:

• ability to perform your responsibilities in a manner which reflects the College’s mission
• your capacity and experience to fulfil the position as outlined in the position description
• any previous experience regarding Careers Counselling
• any relevant technological skills
• any other relevant experience

Christway College Kingston

Christway College – Kingston (CCK) is an established P-12 college with a strong faith formation emphasis and excellent academic results. CCK provides an innovative learning framework within a safe and supportive Christian environment with a vision for all our students to Grow in Christ, Strive for Excellence and Influence the World.

Staff members are expected to subscribe wholeheartedly to the Christway College Statement of Faith and be active Christians with church involvement.

If you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be contacted by telephone. If your application is not successful, you will be notified by email.

Should you require any further information please telephone the College office on 03 8551 6650 or visit our website at christway.vic.edu.au

The College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at the College is responsible for the care and protection of children. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and the College’s Child Protection and Safety Policy. Applicants are required to provide a valid Working With Children Check/VIT and will be subject to background checking in accordance with this policy.

Christway College

Christway College - Kingston is a co-educational P-12 college, located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Christway College - Kingston is an established, high quality, contemporary Christian college where we seek to partner with our families in raising children of strong character and faith. Our second campus, Christway College - Wyndham, is located at 418-438 Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale in the fast growing outer western suburbs of Melbourne. Christway College - Wyndham will cater for classes from Prep-Year 10 in 2025, progressing to Year 12 by 2027.