Dual-School Student Wellbeing Counselor

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Mackay North State School invites applications for a student support and wellbeing role. The successful candidate will provide advocacy, individualised counselling and psychoeducational guidance to students and families, supporting educational, behavioural and emotional needs within the school community.

The role involves collaboration with school staff, families and external services to coordinate referrals, interventions and supports that promote engagement and access to education across

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• Provide student support and counselling by advocating for students and providing individualised counselling, guidance, psychoeducational assessment and recommendations relating to educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, career and family matters.
• Assess student needs and develop targeted interventions through observation, assessment and collaboration with students, families and school staff to identify learning, developmental, behavioural and wellbeing needs and develop appropriate adjustments, support plans and interventions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support and case management by working collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, families, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Learning teams and external agencies to coordinate referrals, interventions and supports that promote student engagement, inclusion and access to education.
• Support student wellbeing, protection and engagement by contributing to student protection processes, behaviour support, risk management, critical incident responses and strategies that support students experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioural or family circumstances.
• Support transitions and pathways by contributing to effective transitions between year levels, schools and educational settings, as well as supporting students with pathway planning, career development, SET planning and re-engagement in education where required.
• Build staff capability and collaborative practice by providing professional advice, consultation and guidance to teachers and school staff regarding student needs, adjustments, engagement, behaviour and wellbeing, and contributing to relevant professional learning and whole-school initiatives.
• Work across two school communities by establishing positive and professional relationships with students, families and staff at both Mackay North State School and Walkerston State School, adapting practice to meet the individual priorities, contexts and needs of each school.
• Maintain professional practice and confidentiality through accurate record keeping, appropriate information sharing, compliance with departmental policies and procedures, ongoing professional development and the maintenance of high standards of ethical and professional practice Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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Mackay North State School invites applications for a student support and wellbeing role. The successful candidate will provide advocacy, individualised counselling and psychoeducational guidance to students and families, supporting educational, behavioural and emotional needs within the school community.

The role involves collaboration with school staff, families and external services to coordinate referrals, interventions and supports that promote engagement and access to education across