Guidance Officer

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
Established in 1952 our school has long and proud reputation and committed to maintaining this status. In-catchment enrolments continue to increase as the reputation for providing a quality education continues to be recognised. Our school is known for proactively creating and maintain a culture of learning, belonging and pride in students, as well as acceptance and inclusion while developing responsible citizenship connected to the broader community.

**About the Role**:
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. Working as part of a team of four Guidance Officers, this role provides service in collaboration with other school-based personnel, including Deputy Principals and Deans of Year, SBYHN, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Chaplain, Psychologist and external support providers. The specific program for this role will be negotiated with the line manager, Head of School.
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.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to Apply**:

- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written response to the 'How you will be Assessed' section of 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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