Karen Carr
Ask me about
- Living and working overseas
- Careers in administration, people and culture, and education
- Finding your career direction when you're unsure what to do
- Balancing university, vocational, and workplace pathways
About me
- International Experience
My educational and professional journey has been built on a strong foundation of learning, adaptability, and a passion for supporting students. I hold a Diploma of Business, which has provided me with the skills to excel in a range of administrative and organisational roles within education. Over the past 16 years, I have worked across several schools, gaining diverse experience as Personal Assistant to the Director of Music, a Student Services Officer supporting student wellbeing, a Personal Assistant to a Primary School Principal, a People and Culture Officer in a high school, and now as an Academic and Careers Pathways Officer.
Each role has strengthened my expertise in administration, student support, and educational pathways. My current position brings together the knowledge and skills I have developed throughout my career, enabling me to support students as they navigate senior schooling, vocational education, university pathways, and future career opportunities. I remain committed to helping every student achieve their goals with confidence.
About my role
- Analytical
- Confident
- Focused
- Humorous
- Observant
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Sociable
- Witty
As the Academic and Careers Pathways Officer at a co-educational school, I provide high-level administrative support to the Program Leader of Senior Schooling and the Program Leader of VET Pathways. I coordinate administrative processes for students undertaking Work Experience, School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships. Assist with the delivery of senior academic pathways to University, including planning QTAC and ATAR meetings and presentations, coordinating Careers Expo and Subject Selection events and guides. Working collaboratively with staff, students, and external stakeholders, I help ensure students are well supported in achieving their academic, vocational, and post-school pathways.
Education
- Diploma of Business
- Certificate of Technical Writing
Subjects
- Business Studies
- English
- Food and Technology
- General Mathematics (Maths A)
- History
Awards
- Nominated for MP Di Farmer's Southeast Queensland Award for charity work
My career journey
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Began career in retail, learning the value of customer service
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Lived and worked overseas, building confidence, resilience and independence
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Moved into administration and payroll, developing strong organisational skills
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Explored opportunities in the IT industry as a tester, writer, and consultant
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Discovered my passion for education and now guide students in planning their futures
My typical day
My school
