Careers and Vocational Education & Training (VET) Coordinator

Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Start Date: Negotiable 
 
About St John Paul II College  

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.  

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support. 

About the Role    

The Careers and Vocational Education & Training (VET) Coordinator is a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team responsible to the Principal through the Assistant Principal Academic Care for the leadership of their faculty, in accordance with College policies. The Careers and VET Coordinator leads the development and delivery of Career curriculum and programs, including the Australian School based Apprenticeships (ASbA) Program, VET Curriculum and work experience for the College. This role requires a strong emphasis on Career Development, aligning with current industry standards and student needs, while ensuring compliance with educational frameworks. The successful candidate will bring excellent teaching skills as well as exceptional Career Development and VET curriculum knowledge.

Benefits and Opportunities    

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst  
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance 
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) approval 
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process    

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.     

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 
    
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.    

Position-specific queries: Nicola Grieb on 02 ********* or via email *******************************.  
Application queries: Recruitment team on ************ or via email ******************************.    

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