Guidance Officer - Pimpama State Secondary College

Job Description

Guidance Officer - Pimpama State Secondary College Education (Organisation site)South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division At Pimpama State Secondary College, we believe that Together We Succeed and we are committed to providing a world-class education in an environment that prioritises relationships and the wellbeing of our students, staff, and community.We are seeking applications for a Guidance Officer, who will work collaboratively as part of the Engagement and Wellbeing Team. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 10 March 2025 until 12 December 2025, 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. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About Pimpama State Secondary College Pimpama State Secondary College is an exciting place to work and learn with highly dedicated, professional and innovative staff. Our students are kind, creative, and focused on improvement and achievement. We value parents and carers as partners in their child's education and know that working in collaboration with families sets our young people up for their greatest success. About the Role As Guidance Officer, you will: 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 Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and Attach a written response (2 page maximum) to the How you will 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr