North Central LLEN

Do you love helping young people dream big, explore their passions, and find their path in life? The North Central LLEN is looking for a Career Practitioner to join our team and support students across the region. This role is all about creating opportunities for young people to thrive in education, work and life, while enjoying flexible work arrangements, a supportive team and the joy of seeing students succeed. The position is based in Charlton, with time spent in local schools (Buloke Shire Council, Loddon Shire Council, and St Arnaud in Northern Grampians Shire Council), and can be full-time or part-time depending on the successful applicant. Applications close at 12 noon on Monday, 15 September 2025. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please get in touch with Jacinta Sutton on 0491 776 984 or email ncllen@ncllen.org.au for a copy of the Position Description.

Youth Take Over: A collaboration between Boort District Health (BDH) & Boort District School, facilitated by us! Students spent time with BDH, learning about the different sectors of the hospital. The students developed and showcased youth-friendly resources, redesigned signage, and innovative communication ideas developed during their time with our BDH team. Their creativity, thoughtfulness, and fresh perspectives to promote our health service were truly impressive! The event was fully packed, attended by teachers, families, community members, BDH staff, our residents, and guests from the LLEN, the Department of Education, and neighbouring organisations. Thank you to Boort District Health & Boort District School staff for your dedication to our local young people. The Youth Take Over (YTO) program is a joint initiative of the Loddon Campaspe LLENs, designed to equip young people with the skills, experiences, and resources needed for a smooth transition from school to work. It is a practical, out-of-the classroom industry project where Vocational Major (VM) Year 11 and 12 students engage in real-world tasks. Thank you to BDH for the photos and information.

NCLLEN at the VALA Conference! ⭐ Sue Gould and Jacinta Sutton at the Victorian Applied Learning Association (VALA), alongside Helene Rooks (CEO of VALA), at their conference in June. Sue and Jacinta presented on the Youth Take Over program - an innovative, hands-on initiative for Vocational Major (VM) students. Interested in learning more? We’d love to hear from you! The Youth Take Over (YTO) program is a joint initiative of the Loddon Campaspe LLENs, designed to equip young people with the skills, experiences, and resources needed for a smooth transition from school to work. It is a practical, out-of-the classroom industry project where Vocational Major (VM) Year 11 and 12 students engage in real-world tasks.