EOI - Guidance Officer - Temporary Relieving Pool 2024 - Metropolitan South Region

Job Description

EOI - Guidance Officer - Temporary Relieving Pool 2024 - Metropolitan South Region Education (Organisation site)Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division Applicants are invited to express their interest in short term temporary / relieving opportunities as a guidance officer within Metropolitan South region. Applicants will be considered as vacancies arise throughout term 4, 2024 and term 1, 2025. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 / HO1 This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About the Department of Education The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. About the Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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. 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. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to Apply Applicants are to provide: A CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details of 2 referees who have an understanding of your relevant previous work history; A 2-page written statement in response addressing key capabilities 1-4 as per the role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 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). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. #J-18808-Ljbffr