Education Guidance Officer - Flexible Student Growth

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladstone State High School, a co-educational secondary school in Central Queensland, operates under the Queensland Government Department of Education in the Rockhampton region. The school offers a broad range of pathways with a strong focus on student wellbeing and community partnerships.

At Gladstone State High School, a Guidance Officer team of three supports students through leadership of portfolio items and individual case management for two cohorts.

Qualifications

• Provide counselling and psychoeducational assessments for students.
• Offer advice to students, teachers and parents on education, behaviour and career development.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice and recommendations to students, teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career development matters.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that improve student engagement and access to education.
• Assess student learning difficulties, disabilities and developmental, psychological or emotional needs through observation and assessment, and recommend appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
• Support the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management policies, including individualised student plans, career counselling, SET planning and transitions between education programs.
• Maintain confidential and compliant student records, provide specialised support during critical incidents and student protection matters, and participate in professional development and skill development activities for school staff and parents.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessments

Student support

Tools

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Gladstone State High School, a co-educational secondary school in Central Queensland, operates under the Queensland Government Department of Education in the Rockhampton region. The school offers a broad range of pathways with a strong focus on student wellbeing and community partnerships.

At Gladstone State High School, a Guidance Officer team of three supports students through leadership of portfolio items and individual case management for two cohorts.