Guidance Officer - Eimeo Road State School (0.6Fte), Education

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Queensland Government in Mackay Regional is seeking a dedicated education counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and tailored student support across wellbeing, behavioural and career development.

You will collaborate with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management and referrals, and maintain confidential records in line with policy and safeguarding requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, advocacy and tailored support to students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management and referrals.
• Assess learning, developmental, psychological and behavioural needs; develop individualised support plans and interventions.
• Assist educational and career planning, including SET planning and transitions to alternative or mainstream pathways.
• Maintain confidential records and respond to critical incidents; contribute to staff and parent capacity-building.

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, advocacy and individualised support to students, offering recommendations to students, parents and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, social, emotional, family and career development needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and access to educational opportunities.
• Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and behavioural needs through observations and assessments, and develop individualised support plans, educational adjustments and interventions, including behaviour support, student protection and risk management strategies.
• Support students with educational and career planning, decision-making and transitions, including Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, future pathways, alternative education placements and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Maintain professional and confidential records in accordance with ethical, legal and policy requirements, respond to critical incidents and student protection concerns, and contribute to professional development and capacity-building initiatives for school staff and parents.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.