Our Specialised Careers Counsellors deliver a Year 7-12 program built on the values of:
Connection
Spending time with each student to listen to them and seek to understand individual context, talents, interests and aspirations.
Story Telling
Bringing careers to life through storytelling to offer students unique perspectives and inspiration to always strive to do their best.
Curiosity
To foster student curiosity, about themselves and the world of work, so that they see bright possibilities for their future.
Agency
Supporting students to actively participate in their career planning, to express their ideas and goals, gather information and make decisions that are their own.
Professionalism
Practicing kindness and respect and delivering high quality career services in adherence to the Professional Standards of the careers industry.
Meet with a Careers Counsellor
Our Careers Counsellors are available for one-to-one careers counselling sessions, which can be booked online via the careers website or via email: careers@padau.vic.edu.au
Visit our Careers Website
Explore our dedicated Careers Department website for information on career options, university and TAFE courses, VCE news, and job opportunities.
- Chair
Mrs Penny Farmer
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years 7-12
Careers Education Program
The Padua College Career Education Program includes a wide range of lessons, activities and services tailored to the developmental stages of the students, including:
- One-to-one careers counselling
- Vocational assessments
- Researching careers of interest
- Year 10 Work experience
- Annual Education, Careers & Training Expo
- Resume writing, job application and interview preparation
- Micro-credentials such as first aid and food handling certificates
- Inspirational guest speakers from a range of industries
- Presentations from universities and training providers
- Excursions to a range of industries and organisations
- Subject selection assistance
- Vocational Education and Training
- School-based apprenticeships
- University and TAFE application assistance
- Development of Career Action Plans
