Guidance Officer

5 months ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

About the School

Coolum Beach State School is located in a sunny coastal community with long stretches of sandy surf beaches, approximately a 120 km drive north of Brisbane. Our team of dedicated staff are committed to delivering exceptional learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Join us in providing an enriching school community that promotes wellbeing and celebrates all forms of students success.

Experience excellence at Peregian Springs State School, located south of Noosa and north of Coolum, on the Sunshine Coast. Our school opened in 2010 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities, innovative curriculum, and a focus on quality relationships. Our Glasser Quality School certification and choice theory approach empowers students to take control of their lives. Join us in shaping active, informed citizens who thrive today and tomorrow.
About the Role

**As the Guidance Officer - Student Wellbeing, you will**:

- Advocate for and provide counselling and therapeutic intervention to individuals and/or groups, addressing mild to moderate mental health and wellbeing concerns.
- Support teachers, school staff, and parents by offering student support, recommendations, and advice regarding mental health and wellbeing concerns.
- Drive across a cluster of schools to support staff in building their capability to address students' mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Identify and refer children, parents, and families to community agencies in cases of severe or critical mental health concerns.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, fostering effective relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel, and external support agencies.
- Conduct student observations and psychoeducational assessments to assess wellbeing concerns and provide recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
- Maintain ethical considerations of privacy and confidentiality while ensuring appropriate sharing of information with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage comprehensive and professional record-keeping systems in compliance with policy and legal requirements.
- Engage in relevant professional development, prepare, and implement skill development programs and in-service activities for administrators, teachers, and parents to enhance their understanding and support of student wellbeing.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities 1-4 identified in the attached role description.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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