Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Psychology or Social Work. Ideally, the candidate will also possess a certificate, diploma, or degree in career development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Description
Job DescriptionGEMS School of Research & Innovation is seeking an experienced Careers Guidance Counsellor. The post commencing January 2027.Key Responsibilities: Working with students individually or in groups, career development professionals may:help students identify educational requirements and develop training plansfacilitate and / or lead career management and career decision-making workshopshelp students develop a better appreciation of their unique characteristics and how those characteristics relate to career choicesuse various assessment tools to help students identify their interests, values, beliefs, lifestyle preferences, aptitudes and abilities, and relate them to the world of work and tertiary educationfacilitate and/or lead workshops on, and assist students with, implementing effective employment search strategies, writing résumés, and developing career portfolios and interview skillswork co-operatively with local agencies, businesses and other organizations involved in providing career planning resources.work cooperatively with local and international universities and educational providers in utilising the various support programmes and opportunities they provide as part of an enrolment process.work with students who have disabilities, language and cultural differences, or other special needs that affect their employment prospectsprovide current labour market information to help students make realistic occupational or employment decisionsmarket students to potential employers and help students find work experience placementsplan and implement career and employment-related programsrefer students to appropriate services to address their particular needsperform related administrative tasks such as keeping records.Skills DescriptionPersonal characteristicsCareer development professionals need the following characteristics:genuine interest in and respect for people from all walks of lifepatience, understanding and the ability to listen non-judgmentallyexcellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skillsobjectivity and tactthe ability to motivate and inspire studentsthe ability to facilitate communication in groups of eight to 20 peopleexcellent organizational and planning skillsthe ability to work effectively with other professionals and community agencies.they should enjoy consulting with people, compiling information and working with clients to develop innovative solutions to problems.Educational requirements:a minimum od Bachelor degree is required in a related discipline such as Psychology, Social Work or related subject. ideally the candidate will also have a certificate, diploma or degree in career development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.