Guidance Officer - Boonah State School (0.4 FTE)

Job Description

Boonah State School has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join as a Guidance Officer. This role is being offered in a temporary part-time capacity (0.4FTE), for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Part-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location: Boonah State School Job ad reference: QLD/SER616738/25T Closing date: 10-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $56435 - $57432 Fortnightly salary: $2163.1 - $2201.4 Job duration: until 12 Dec 25, unless otherwise determined 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. This starts with recruitment and selection. About the Role: 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 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 have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr