Kanton Zürich
Wetzikon
15 hours ago
Career, Study and Vocational Counsellor, 60 - 80%
- 14 May 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Wetzikon
Job summary
Join our team at the AJB, dedicated to youth and career guidance. We're creating impactful futures for individuals and families.
Tasks
- Provide individualized career counseling for youth and adults.
- Collaborate with secondary schools for effective guidance sessions.
- Engage in project work, workshops, and informational events.
Skills
- A recognized qualification in career counseling is required.
- Strong knowledge of counseling methods and tools is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital tools is needed.
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About the job
Career, Study and Vocational Counsellor, 60 - 80%Good for life – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counselling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. Children, young people and families are at the heart of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The career, study and vocational counselling service informs and advises young people and adults on all questions concerning education and training as well as career and professional development. For the biz Uster (Career Information Centre) we are looking for a career, study and vocational counsellor from 1 July 2026 with a workload of 40% and from 1 August 2026 of 60-80%. The position is limited until 31 December 2026 with the option of extension.
The focus of your activity is on initial training counselling for young people in individual settings. You work closely with secondary schools and conduct school office hours as well as class and parent orientations. Another focus is career counselling for adults. In addition, you will work in our information centre, various projects, events and workshops.
You bring:
- a recognised qualification or an advanced training in career, study and vocational counselling
- if possible, initial professional experience in career and vocational counselling
- sound knowledge of counselling methods and diagnostic tools
- a strong service and quality orientation
- a solution-oriented attitude as well as an independent working style
- a committed and humorous personality with a winning manner
- competence in working with people of different levels of demand
- proficient use of Microsoft 365 and other digital tools
We offer you:
- a varied, demanding activity in an attractive working environment
- flexible working hours
- a motivated, committed and professional team
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich with contemporary employment conditions and training opportunities according to cantonal guidelines
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure directly at Uster station
Can we answer any further questions?
For information, Heinz Galliker, Head of Department, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 258 48 68.
Do not hesitate and apply to us, because "Good for life" also applies to our employees. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the online tool to Ms Stefanie Porcelli, HR Specialist at the Office for Youth and Career Counselling, Office of the Districts Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon and Uster in Wetzikon. Only applications submitted via our online platform can be processed.
