Job Description
Job Title:  Careers Adviser and Secondary Teacher - Any KLA
Posting Start Date:  10/09/2026
Posting End Date:  11/10/2026
Job Description: 

Careers Adviser and Secondary Teacher – Any KLA

St Agnes Catholic High School, Rooty Hill

Permanent Full-Time | Commencing 27 January 2027 

St Agnes Catholic High School, Rooty Hill, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Careers Teacher with the ability to teach in any secondary Key Learning Area. This is a permanent full-time position commencing 27 January 2027, at the beginning of the 2027 school year.

St Agnes is a welcoming and innovative co-educational Catholic school for students in Years 7 to 12. For more than 60 years, the school has provided strong academic preparation within an authentic Catholic environment.

With contemporary learning spaces and upgraded vocational learning facilities, St Agnes provides an excellent environment for an educator passionate about helping students explore their strengths, make informed decisions and prepare for further study, training and employment.

The successful candidate will

  • Lead the delivery of engaging careers education and pathway programs.

  • Provide students with individual guidance on subject selection, further study, training and employment opportunities.

  • Support students to identify their interests, strengths and future career pathways.

  • Coordinate career-related programs, events, work experience and employer engagement.

  • Build partnerships with universities, training providers, employers and community organisations.

  • Maintain current knowledge of tertiary admissions, vocational education, apprenticeships and labour market trends.

  • Deliver engaging and contemporary teaching within their accredited KLA.

  • Use evidence-informed teaching practices to support student progress and achievement.

  • Work collaboratively with teaching, wellbeing and leadership teams.

  • Build positive relationships with students, families and external partners.

The Benefits

  • A permanent full-time position commencing January 2027.

  • Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

  • Up to 25% discount on school fees for eligible employees.

  • Access to wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport.

  • Professional growth and development opportunities.

  • A welcoming school community and supportive teaching team.
  • Contemporary vocational learning facilities.

Qualifications & Accreditations

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold recognised tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education.

  • Hold current NESA accreditation or be eligible to obtain accreditation.

  • Be accredited to teach in at least one secondary Key Learning Area.

  • Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in careers education, student pathways or vocational learning.

  • Have current knowledge of tertiary, vocational education, training and employment pathways.

  • Hold a valid Working with Children Check.

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

St Agnes Catholic High School is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, a system of Catholic primary and secondary schools committed to transforming learning across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

If you are an enthusiastic HSIE educator passionate about Business Studies and vocational education, we encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, as CSPD may progress suitable candidates and finalise recruitment during the advertising period.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.

To learn more about CSPD, visit parra.catholic.edu.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.