Group
Occupation
259932 Careers Adviser
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
259932 Careers Adviser
Assists individuals and groups in managing their careers, making occupational and educational decisions, and skill development.
Student Services Advisers are excluded from this occupation. Student Services Advisers are included in Occupation 259933 Student Services Adviser.
Alternative titles
- Career Coach
- Career Development Practitioner
- Career Practitioner
- Careers Consultant
- Careers Counsellor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Advises individuals with educational, occupational, employment and career options
- Assists individuals in developing job-seeking strategies, resumes, applications, interviewing skills and career portfolios
- Utilises career assessment instruments where appropriate to assist individuals in identifying their interests, skills, values, aptitudes and abilities
- Advises students with career planning and assists them to make informed decisions for pathways following school completion
- Facilitates and delivers workshops and programs to a diverse range of individuals and groups
- Develops and facilitates programs for career education and occupational training
- Consults with educators, training providers, community organisations, government agencies, businesses and employers
- Assists individuals in navigating career transitions and locating industry immersion placements
- Liaises with employers to identify job opportunities and help jobseekers to connect with potential employers
- Prepares reports and maintains client records