At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a difference by providing counselling and support to students facing various challenges.
- Company: Join the Queensland Department of Education at Gladstone State High School.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work-life balance, professional development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic school community focused on student wellbeing and success.
- Why this job: Empower students to thrive academically and emotionally while collaborating with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of guidance practices and effective teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Make a meaningful difference in students' lives as a Guidance Officer. Provide counselling, assessments and specialised support to help students navigate educational, behavioural, social, emotional and career challenges.
Work collaboratively with school staff, families and external agencies to promote student wellbeing, strengthen engagement and support positive learning outcomes.
Gladstone State High School is a co-educational secondary school in Central Queensland, catering for students from Years 7 to 12. The school offers a broad range of academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and vocational pathways, with a strong focus on quality teaching, student wellbeing and community partnerships.
Your Opportunity: At Gladstone State High School, we have a team of three Guidance Officers who support our students through collective leadership of whole school portfolio items, as well as individual case management of two cohorts of students each. The ideal applicant is someone with a strong knowledge of the role and who can work effectively as part of this team of three.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice and recommendations to students, teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career development matters.
- Collaborate with school staff, parents, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that improve student engagement and access to education.
- Assess student learning difficulties, disabilities and developmental, psychological or emotional needs through observation and assessment, and recommend appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
- Support the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management policies, including individualised student plans, career counselling, SET planning and transitions between education programs.
- Maintain confidential and compliant student records, provide specialised support during critical incidents and student protection matters, and participate in professional development and skill development activities for school staff and parents.
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.
Guidance Officer β Gladstone State High School employer: Queensland Government
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