Guidance Officer

23 hours ago

Logan City, Australia Queensland Government Full time

In the About the Department:
The Department of Education are 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 Wellbeing Workforce:
The Wellbeing Workforce plays a vital role in supporting students' mental health and wellbeing, working collaboratively within schools' student support and leadership teams. These professionals complement the work of guidance officers, school-based youth health nurses, youth support coordinators, and other departmental wellbeing staff.

About the Role:
As a Guidance Officer, you will:
Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and tailored support to students on a wide range of matters including learning, behaviour, career development, and mental health.

Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to build effective partnerships with families, school staff, and external agencies.

Conduct observations and assessments to inform personalised learning adjustments and intervention strategies.

Support student decision-making around education and career pathways, and provide ongoing counselling during transitions.

Contribute to student protection and behaviour support initiatives, including the development of individualised support plans.

Provide leadership in times of critical incidents, transitions, and re-engagement in schooling.

Maintain ethical, confidential, and compliant record-keeping practices.

Participate in professional development and lead training for staff and parents on wellbeing-related topics.

In secondary settings, assist in SET planning and career counselling.

If relevant to the role, collaborate on intensive behaviour support for students with high-level needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable educator to positively influence the lives of students and support the broader school community.

Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) and;
Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.

Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
OR;
Attach evidence 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.

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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