Career Advisor

About Pinnacle College

Pinnacle College is an independent school (F-12) located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. A distinctive feature of Pinnacle College is its diversity, it is a place where multicultural values and principles are actively supported and nurtured. Pinnacle College established its first campus at Gilles Plains in 2005, its second campus at Elizabeth East in 2010, and its third campus at Golden Grove in 2019.

About The Role

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Career Advisors for a part time, fixed term contract position that will be based at our Elizabeth East campus with some work required at our Golden Grove campus. The Career Advisor will work with students, families, and staff to support informed career and subject choices for secondary to senior secondary students. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working collaboratively to foster student growth and engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide one‑on‑one and group career counselling for students in senior secondary.Assist students with course selection, tertiary entry, and vocational pathway planning.Build relationships with universities, TAFE, and industry to broaden student opportunities.Coordinate career events, work experience, and employer engagement programs.Maintain current knowledge of career trends, employment skills, and training pathway

Requirements

Essential Criteria

Relevant qualifications in career development, counselling, or education.Strong understanding of SACE, VET, and tertiary entry processes.Experience working with school aged students.Well-developed interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.Flexibility and an ability to work collaboratively.Ability to work with a variety of IT software platforms.A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the College.Working with Children Check.

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Child Safety Statement

Pinnacle College is committed to child safety.We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.We have zero tolerance of child harm, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.

Benefits

Location: Elizabeth East

Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.6

Base Salary Range: $85,444.50 - $102,736.40

Annualised Salary Range at 0.6 FTE: $43,650.40 - $52,484.19

Weeks of Paid Leave: 11

Hours of Work: 8:00am to 4:00pm, 3 days per week

Contract Start Date: 17/08/2026

Contract End Date: 11/12/2026