Create Meaningful Experiences Beyond the Classroom
Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in northern Tasmania. Known for educational excellence and a strong, values-based community, we provide rich learning and co-curricular experiences for students from Early Learning to Year 12.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivational Careers Advisor to lead the delivery of career education, counselling, and pathway support for senior secondary students in Grades 10 to 12. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable advisor to step into a highly self-directed role.
This is a part-time position, 0.6 FTE, offered as a fixed-term contract for the remainder of 2026. The School is open to discussing the working pattern and reviewing the role with a view to continuation into 2027.
About the Role
The Careers Advisor is responsible for leading the delivery of career education, counselling, and pathway support for senior secondary students in Grades 10 to 12. The role provides individual and group guidance, coordinates key careers programs and events, and supports students, families, and staff in preparing for successful transitions to tertiary study, training, and employment.
This is a stand alone role, reporting to the Assistant Director of Learning, with high levels of autonomy and self-direction. The role will provide you with opportunity to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
As part of this role, you will be required to:
- Provide individual career counselling and pathway guidance to senior students, supporting post-school transitions including university, training, apprenticeships, and employment.
- Assist students with tertiary applications, scholarships, accommodation, and work readiness skills such as résumés, interviews, and job search preparation.
- Plan and deliver careers education programs, presentations, workshops, and enrichment activities for students across multiple year levels.
- Support students, parents, and staff throughout subject selection processes, ensuring informed pathway planning aligned to student goals and strengths.
- Coordinate careers events, industry engagement activities, school visits, and partnerships with universities, training providers, employers, and community organisations.
- Maintain effective careers communication through school platforms and provide accurate reporting, record keeping, and budget management for careers programs and services.
- Contribute positively to the wider school community by demonstrating strong collaboration, professional standards, workplace safety, and alignment with school values.
About You
You are a motivational and capable professional who enjoys guiding students and helping them to achieve their full potential. You bring a confident, stable and calm approach and a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Launceston Grammer is open to considering teachers who wish to transition into this space and we welcome your applications.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the following:
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of tertiary application processes, TCE subject selection, and post-school pathways.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, parents, and staff.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver programs, events, and presentations in an educational setting.
- High-level organisational and administrative skills, including record-keeping and budget management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and manage competing priorities.
- Professionalism and integrity in all endeavours
- Initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Supportive of the Anglican Ethos of Launceston Church Grammar School
Desirable
- Experience in a school-based careers advisory or counselling role.
- Familiarity with Tasmanian education systems, including TCE, ATAR, and UTAS extension programs.
- Training and experience in Morrisby Profile testing and administration.
- Experience with counselling frameworks such as narrative counselling.
- Knowledge of digital careers platforms and online education resources.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A CICA-endorsed Graduate Certificate in Career Development, or a relevant bachelor’s degree in a field such as education or psychology together with a Certificate IV in Career Development, or a higher-level qualification.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Card (WWVP)
- National Police Check or willingness to obtain
- A current, open, driver’s licence
- Current HLTAID012 First Aid qualification in an Education and Care Setting.
- Current HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Why Join LCGS?
You will be part of a welcoming and professional school community that values collaboration, innovation and high-quality care. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established careers advisor program and make a meaningful impact on students every day.
Applications
Applications close 5pm Friday, 22 May 2026, and will be reviewed as they are received.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School General Staff Enterprise Agreement, based on experience.
A copy of the position description is available here.
