Careers Advisor

The Southport School

Southport, Gold Coast, QLD

Teaching—Vocational (Education & Training)

Full-time

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Commencing Term 1, 2026

The Southport School is a leading Anglican day and boarding school for boys situated on the banks of the Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast.The Southport School (TSS) has been established for over 120 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care, and extra-curricular endeavors within a balanced, holistic Christian environment.The school has a vibrant boarding, academic, cultural, and sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses. At TSS, our students and staff reach their full potential in a safe environment of respect and genuine caring.

We are seeking a passionate and future-focused careers advisor to join our dedicated team, supporting our students in senior school as they navigate academic pathways, vocational options, and life beyond the school gates. Commencing in January 2026 and reporting to the Director of Student Pathways, you will work closely with students, families, and staff to provide career advice and guidance to students to support their successful transition from school to further study, training, or employment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

An understanding of career-related matters including curriculum, vocational and tertiary policies and processes

A commitment to nurturing positive relationships between students, parents and stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to work with all members of the school community

An awareness of labour market trends, current and emerging industries, job roles and skills in demand

Aligned with our school values of teamwork, scholarship, and service, we are seeking a relational leader who brings continued passion and excitement to our careers program. Experience in a boarding school environment is highly regarded, as is a genuine passion for boys’ education and an understanding of how to engage boys in ways that make them feel valued and supported across academic, well-being, spiritual, sporting, and cultural domains.

All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Anglican Code of Conduct and stated values and Christian ethos of the school.Candidates must be eligible for or hold current Queensland Teacher Registration and submit to an Anglican Diocese National Register check.

For further information about the position, including a detailed position description, and to apply, please see the TSS website.

All applications must include a current CV and a 2-page statement that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted by 4.00pm on Monday, 8 September 2025.

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Candidates are encouraged to direct any questions about the role to the People and Culture Team via employment@tss.qld.edu.au or telephone 55319950.