Guidance Officer

Aurukun State School, locally known as Koolkan Aurukun Community School, which caters to approximately 220 students from Kindy to Year 12 who come from rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds and are active learners, is seeking applications for a Guidance Officer to join the team.

If you're
passionate about supporting diverse learners and making a difference, apply now to become part of this vibrant community.

About the Department

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About Aurukun State School:

Aurukun State School, locally known as Koolkan Aurukun State School, serves students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and has approximately 220 students. Located in a geographically remote First Nations community on the Northwest coast of the Cape York Peninsula, Aurukun is situated 11 hours by road from Cairns and 2 hours by road from Weipa. The community is home to around 1,300 people and is the traditional homeland of the Wik, Wik Waya, and Kugu peoples. The predominant traditional language spoken is Wik Mungkan, which is the first language for most Aurukun children. Established in 1974, Koolkan Aurukun State School remains the only school in the community. The school's moral purpose is grounded in the belief that every child is unique, valued, and capable of learning; that every child should have equal access and participation locally, nationally, and internationally; and that education is a powerful tool for change, creating a lifetime of enriched possibilities.

About Living in Aurukun

Living and working in the remote town of Aurukun, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include generous travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.

About the Opportunity

As the Guidance Officer you will:

• Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes
• Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.
• Guidance Officers contribute towards, and are accountable for the provision of a comprehensive student support program that is responsive to the identified and changing needs of students. The program will be negotiated with and authorised by a line manager, usually the Principal.
• Guidance Officers are required to provide this service in collaboration with other school-based personnel and external support providers in a variety of educational contexts, including schools and alternative education programs.
• Guidance Officers are required to participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or their nominee, to ensure the provision of ongoing professional support and development.

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.