Opportunity to shape the future of confident, empowered studentsPart-time, permanent roleCommencing Term 2 2025Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school, focusing on the development of the whole person. The College has an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and robust pastoral and co-curricular programs.The RoleAre you passionate about guiding young people towards their future goals?PLC invites applications from seasoned Careers Development Practitioners who are keen to apply their skills and experience within a leading independent girls’ school, where student success is celebrated in all forms.This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) permanent opportunity, which will see you manage and deliver a comprehensive Careers Education Program, provide individual counselling on subject selection and career pathways, and offer expert advice to students, parents and staff.About YouYou will hold a postgraduate qualification in Career Development or Careers Counselling and will have professional membership of a CICA accredited association.  You are a contemporary and innovative careers practitioner and a trusted and respected role model for students and the wider community.If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please introduce yourself to us.Benefits of working with PLConsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterialsbeautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialisegenerous leave entitlements and flexible work optionsaccess to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including the new Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre opening by mid-2025opportunities for ongoing professional and personal developmentand more…All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will preferably hold and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.PLC Recruitment PackPosition Description AUD Burwood 3125

Careers Development Practitioner

  • Opportunity to shape the future of confident, empowered students
  • Part-time, permanent role
  • Commencing Term 2 2025


Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school, focusing on the development of the whole person. The College has an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and robust pastoral and co-curricular programs.

The Role

Are you passionate about guiding young people towards their future goals?

PLC invites applications from seasoned Careers Development Practitioners who are keen to apply their skills and experience within a leading independent girls’ school, where student success is celebrated in all forms.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) permanent opportunity, which will see you manage and deliver a comprehensive Careers Education Program, provide individual counselling on subject selection and career pathways, and offer expert advice to students, parents and staff.

About You

You will hold a postgraduate qualification in Career Development or Careers Counselling and will have professional membership of a CICA accredited association.  

You are a contemporary and innovative careers practitioner and a trusted and respected role model for students and the wider community.

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please introduce yourself to us.

Benefits of working with PLC

  • onsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
  • beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
  • generous leave entitlements and flexible work options
  • access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including the new Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre opening by mid-2025
  • opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
  • and more…


All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will preferably hold and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.

  • Posted Date 14 Mar 2025
  • Location Burwood
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided