Guidance Officer

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School

Glenala State High School is a modern, dynamic school with high expectations and a strong learning culture. Our well-equipped, well-maintained facilities and the motto "Believe and Achieve" reflect our commitment to excellence in behaviour, effort, and achievement.

About the Role

As a Guidance Officer, you will be responsible for leading and delivering key activities including advocacy, counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and providing individual support to students. You will offer recommendations and advice to students, teachers, and parents on a range of issues including educational, behavioural, career development, mental health, and family matters. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will also facilitate strong partnerships with parents, school staff, and external support agencies to deliver a comprehensive support, case management, and referral service that enhances student access to and engagement in educational programs.

Your Responsibilities

As the Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.
Provide specific support in secondary schools that may include involvement in the process of Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, career development and future pathway options counselling.
Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records.
Engage in professional development and deliver skill-building programs for administrators, teachers, and parents.
Provide leadership and specialised support in response to student protection issues; critical incidents and emergencies; and the transition of students into alternative education programs, and their reintegration back into mainstream schooling

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.

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