Guidance Officer

A unique opportunity is available to become a Guidance Officer at Ripley Valley State Secondary College. You will work alongside our existing full-time Guidance Officers and be an integral part of our College's Student Services Support team. .

If you're passionate about student wellbeing and shaping positive futures, apply now to join a forward-thinking and inclusive school community.

About the Department of Education:

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Who We Are:

Ripley Valley State Secondary College, established in 2020, has quickly built a strong reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion, and strong community connections. Leaders joining the College are expected to bring exceptional relational skills, a drive to foster a positive and supportive learning culture, a deep understanding of evidence-based practice, and a genuine commitment to the ongoing development and growth of the College.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Working closely with the College's Leadership and Student Support Services team, the successful candidate will have a distinct focus on students within Years 9 and 10 and leading the critical transition work as students move from Junior Secondary into Senior Secondary.

Responsibilities include:

• Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs
• 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.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

The ideal applicant should have a strong working knowledge of Guidance Officer duties and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate effective relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies. The preferred applicant will have Guidance Officer experience and provide leadership that enables the effective delivery of whole-of-school educational programs and services that support the inclusion of all students.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.