Guidance Officer - Central Highlands Region (0.62 FTE)

Job Description

The Central Highlands Region is looking for a motivated and hard working person to join their team as Guidance Officer to contribute to a positive workplace and learning community.Servicing the schools of Blackwater State High School, Bluff, Comet, Dingo, Duaringa and Woorabina State Schools as Guidance Officer / Guidance Officer Wellbeing, you will be working with students from Pre-prep to Year 12 to support their overall wellbeing to support learning and student success. This is a 0.62FTE position.About Us The Central Highlands Region is situated in Central Queensland, and known for its rich mining heritage, friendly community, and access to stunning natural landscapes and outdoor adventures.Your Role You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: 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. 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. Participate in relevant professional development, and prepare and implement professional and personal skill development programs and in service activities for administrators, teachers and parents. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 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 response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group Education & Training#J-18808-Ljbffr