Western Pathways Lead – Dubbo, NSW

The Pathways Lead will develop a post-school program to support students to transition to further study or work. This role will support the work of schools and school career advisors, and our NASCA school-based program team who are working alongside young people on site every day. Having a positive and motivating support network continued outside of the school gates will ensure that our young people will have every opportunity to realise their full potential.

Key outputs

  • Post-school planning: For NASCA students in years 9-12 at our Western schools.
  • Mentoring: facilitating one-on-one engagement between the students and a NASCA mentor.
  • Workshops and individual support: Including work readiness, CV development, interview preparation, study and writing skills, time management, scholarship application support.
  • Work experience opportunities: Linking NASCA students with trusted partners and facilitating the creation of structured work experience opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with NASCA students across our Western Region to support post-school planning – including further education and/or employment. A NASCA vehicle will be provided to facilitate school visits.
  • Work within a team to maintain and develop stakeholder relationships with local service providers to grow and enhance opportunities for NASCA students.
  • Support the development of individual student post-school plans for NASCA students, including the development of clear career aspirations/goals.
  • Support NASCA students in transitioning to further study or to work placements.
  • Work with the NASCA Program Team to develop workshops and activities that engage NASCA students in post-school planning and connect them with mentors.
  • Support and match students with potential work opportunities and mentoring relationships aligned to their career aspirations.
  • Work collaboratively with other NASCA teams on projects specific to career development.
  • Develop and implement an evaluation process of the post-school program in the Western NSW region.
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