Pathways Advisor - AMEP Distance Learning Casual role located in

Pathways Advisor - AMEP Distance Learning
Casual role located in Perth, WA
Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students
and professionals including university programs, language training, workforce education and student recruitment.
Navitas listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 2004 and is now an S&P/ASX Top 100 Company,
employing more than 5,500 staff globally. Navitas operates across three Divisions.
Navitas English provides the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Skills for Education and Employment
(SEE) programs funded by the Australian Government and the Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS) for the
Department of Social Services.
We are committed to working with Federal and State Governments, education providers, communities, employers
and industry groups to provide the language, literacy and numeracy skills that meet the settlement, study and
employment goals of our clients.
The Pathways Advisor is responsible for the provision of high quality vocational, education and training advice and
guidance to Adult Migrant Education Program (AMEP) clients, who participate in the Distance Learning delivery
mode only. The Pathways Advisor will also establish and maintain strong networks with local settlement and
mainstream service providers and others to facilitate client access to services.
Essential Criteria
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Appropriate tertiary qualifications in educational, vocational, social work, career development, counselling or
related fields.
Demonstrated knowledge of settlement services, state and Commonwealth government services, the Vocational
and Education Training (VET) sector, SEE providers and other ESL services in the contract regions.
Demonstrated Knowledge of issues that impact on migrant and refugee settlement
Ability to analyse client needs, provide information and refer clients to appropriate support services for
settlement, career and employment issues
Relevant experience/knowledge in using technology, including a variety of career development related tools,
email, Microsoft word, internet and databases
Desirable Criteria
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Prior use of government program student data bases
Knowledge of the AMEP contract requirements and KPIs related to counselling services
How to Apply
Enquiries and applications, including an application form, cover letter addressing selection criteria and resume,
should be sent via email to Barbara.Barnard@navitas.com. Applications close on Tuesday 22 April 2015 at 5.00
pm.
Only people eligible to work in Australia can apply.
Pathways Advisor
Division:
Professional and English Programs
Business Unit: English and Foundation Skills
Reports To:
WA: Manager EFS WA / NSW: Manager Flexible Learning
Responsible
For:
Provision of high quality educational and employment pathways information
and advice to AMEP DL clients
1. Overview and Objectives of the Position
Overview
The Pathways Advisor is responsible for the provision of high quality vocational, education and training advice and
guidance to Adult Migrant Education Program (AMEP) clients, who participate in the Distance Learning delivery
mode only. The Pathways Advisor will also establish and maintain strong networks with local settlement and
mainstream service providers and others to facilitate client access to services.
Objectives
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Provide high quality vocational and educational pathways advice and information to AMEP DL clients
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Refer AMEP DL clients with personal issues to appropriate service providers
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Network with AMEP General Services Providers to promote the Distance Learning program and build
relationships relevant for client information and referrals
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Develop and maintain educational, vocational and support service resources for the use of DL clients and
staff.
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Liaise with appropriate staff to develop and maintain communication with clients regarding their
experience in DL
2. Key Relationships
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Distance Learning Academic and Operations Management teams
DL Teaching staff
DL Operations staff
External stakeholders
AMEP General Service Providers
3. Key Result Areas (Areas of Accountability and Responsibility)
Client/Relationship Management
Ensures consistent delivery of services to clients by:
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positively shaping the client’s first impression of Navitas
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liaising closely with DL Academic and Operational staff to determine the best pathway options for DL
clients
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liaising and working effectively with other service providers to provide information and support to clients
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Supporting relationships, alliances and networks with external clients and bodies regarding pathways
counselling and referral information, as required.
Counselling Services
Ensure pathways advice to meet client needs by:
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providing high quality vocational and educational pathways advice and information to AMEP DL clients
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referring AMEP DL clients with personal issues to appropriate service providers
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maintaining up-to-date materials and resources required for pathways information and client referrals
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conducting all counselling services required under the AMEP Distance Learning contract
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working closely with management staff to improve the counseling services to meet client needs.
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facilitating open and active communication with the AMEP general services providers
Reporting and Administration
Ensure counselling services meet stakeholder and contract expectations by:
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maintaining accurate manual and electronic records of client interviews
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ensuring legislative and contract privacy regulations are understood and implemented
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ensuring client records and personal information are stored securely according to Navitas English privacy
policy
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cooperating with other Navitas English staff and external agencies in a way which ensures Navitas English
complies with privacy regulations.
Professional Development
Ensures currency of knowledge, skills and referral resources by:
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maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in the area of pathways counselling, settlement
services, state and Commonwealth government services, the Vocational and Education Training (VET)
sector, the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) providers and community ESL services in the
contract regions.
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attending and contributing to college staff meetings to ensure clients’ interests continue to be addressed
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contributing to the development and implementation of annual professional and curricula development
plans
Other
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taking reasonable care for the health and safety of staff and students at Navitas English
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cooperating as far as needed to enable Navitas English to comply with regulations involving health, safety
and welfare.
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performing other duties as required
4. Selection Criteria (Qualifications, Skills and Experience)
Essential:
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Appropriate tertiary qualifications in educational, vocational, social work, career development, counselling
or related fields.
Demonstrated knowledge of settlement services, state and Commonwealth government services, the
Vocational and Education Training (VET) sector, SEE providers and other ESL services in the contract
regions.
Demonstrated Knowledge of issues that impact on migrant and refugee settlement
Ability to analyse client needs, provide information and refer clients to appropriate support services for
settlement, career and employment issues
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Relevant experience/knowledge in using technology, including a variety of career development related
tools, email, Microsoft word, internet and databases
Desirable:
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Prior use of government program student data bases
Knowledge of the AMEP contract requirements and KPIs related to counselling services