Guidance Officer - Clermont State High School (Cluster)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clermont State High School in Clermont is seeking a full-time Guidance Officer to provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students across Clermont State School, Mistake Creek State School and Kilcummin State School.

You will work with teachers, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support, conduct observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify needs and inform appropriate educational adjustments and plans.

Qualifications

• Counselling and advocacy experience with students.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff, parents and external agencies.
• Experience supporting student wellbeing and educational planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students, with guidance for educational, behavioural, career and mental health matters.
• Coordinate comprehensive student support, case management and referrals with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Undertake observations and psychoeducational assessments to inform appropriate educational adjustments and support plans.
• Support student protection, behaviour support, risk management and transition processes, including during critical incidents.
• Provide specialised support for SET planning and career development, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Skills

Counselling

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Guidance Counseling

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students across the Clermont community.

This full-time Guidance Officer role is based at Clermont State High School and provides valuable support across Clermont State School, Mistake Creek State School and Kilcummin State School.

About The Department Of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

About Us

Clermont State High School is a great school, with committed and dedicated staff who care deeply about each and every child.

Testament to this are our school results. Our staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality inclusive teaching and support practices that build positive interactions between staff and students.

We are proud that every child leaves Clermont State High School with a meaningful pathway for future success; whether that be university, further training or the workforce.

Your Opportunity

• Provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students, while offering advice and recommendations to students, teachers and parents regarding educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive student support, case management and referral services that promote student engagement and access to education.
• Undertake student observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify learning, developmental, behavioural or emotional needs and inform appropriate educational adjustments, interventions and individualised support plans.
• Support the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, risk management and transition processes, including assistance with critical incidents, alternative education pathways and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Provide specialised support for students' educational and future pathways, including SET planning and career development, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality, professional records and compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Occupational group

Education & Training