We’re seeking a qualified, skilled and compassionate Career Consultant to join our Education and Career Service team and help young people impacted by cancer build confidence, explore meaningful pathways, and take the next steps toward their education and employment goals.

• Based in Sydney, NSW (also open to candidates in Canberra, ACT).
• Hybrid: 2 days/week in office (dependent on program requirements).
• $83,000 + super and benefits. 

Our commitment

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. Canteen welcomes people with diverse sexualities, gender identities and intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture.

Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.

About us

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!

The Education and Career Service (ECS) team supports young people with their career development from the time of a cancer diagnosis (whether their own, or that of a parent or sibling) until their needs have been met. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Career Consultant delivers career counselling, education programs, and events that build skills, confidence, and employability.

They work directly with young people aged 12–25, providing an individualised, strengths-based service that draws on expertise in career development learning. This includes supporting young people to address barriers, explore interests, and engage meaningfully in education and career opportunities. The Career Consultant responds to referrals from both internal Canteen teams and external partners, ensuring young people receive timely, tailored support. 

About our benefits 

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page. 

• $83,000 + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free). 
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week. 
• Early access to long service leave 
• Learning & development opportunities. 

About our role

• Deliver individual and group-based career counselling to young people through face-to-face, online, and workshop formats. 
• Provide tailored career development services that enable young people to explore interests, prepare for employment, and engage in education pathways. 
• Hold a caseload of young people and support them to achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based, evidence-informed practice. 
• Identify opportunities for new interventions and group programs, working in consultation with the Team Leader and broader Education & Career Service team. 

About You

• Hold a recognised qualification in Career Development, supported by relevant industry experience. Eligibility for membership of a CICA recognised career professional association.
• Experience providing strength-based, person-centred career counselling, education and employment pathway advice to young people experiencing complex barriers.
• Ability to use vocational assessment tools and recommend tailored support strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience facilitating career development, employability or personal development workshops.
• Strong organisational, case management and digital skills, including accurate case noting.

next steps

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. 

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

We will be reviewing applications periodically during this time. 

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. 

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:  

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction. 
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.  
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.