Guidance Officer - Gladstone State High School, Education

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

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 .

About us:

Gladstone State High School is a co-educational secondary school in Central Queensland, catering for students from Years 7 to 12.

The school offers a broad range of academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and vocational pathways, with a strong focus on quality teaching, student wellbeing and community partnerships.

Its supportive learning environment encourages students to build their skills, reach their potential and prepare for future opportunities.

Your opportunity:

At Gladstone State High School, we have a team of three Guidance Officers who support our students through collective leadership of whole school portfolio items, as well as individual case management of two cohorts of students each.

The ideal applicant is someone with a strong knowledge of the role and who can work effectively as part of this team of three.

They would also contribute to the extended school leadership team supporting guidance activities as well as individual student and cohort case management.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

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.

Guidance Officer - Gladstone State High School, Education Rockhampton, Australia