Guidance Officer - Gumdale State School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Guidance Officer at Gumdale State School to support students’ educational, social and emotional needs. The role involves counselling, assessments and close collaboration with teachers, families and the wider school community.

The role is offered as Temporary Part-Time (0.6FTE), 30 hours per fortnight, based at Gumdale State School in Brisbane. Applicants should be prepared to coordinate case management and provide targeted support across learning

Qualifications

• Experience counselling and psychoeducational assessments.
• Ability to advise students, teachers and parents on educational, behavioural and mental health matters.
• Provide student support and case management with families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individual student support.
• Advise students, teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.
• Coordinate student support with school staff, families, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessments

Student support

Collaborating with teachers and family

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Make a positive difference in the lives of students at Gumdale State School as a Guidance Officer.

Use your counselling, assessment and student support skills to help children navigate educational, social and emotional challenges while working collaboratively with teachers, families and the wider school community.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.6FTE), 30 hours per fortnight.

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:

Gumdale State School is an independent co-educational primary school in Brisbane's eastern suburbs, catering for students from Prep to Year 6.

With a strong focus on educational excellence, inclusion and student wellbeing, the school offers a diverse range of curriculum and extracurricular programs.

Guided by its motto, Always our Best, Gumdale fosters a supportive community where students are encouraged to grow, learn and reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individual student support, advising students, teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, families, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate student support, case management and referral services that improve educational engagement.
• Assess student learning, developmental, emotional and behavioural needs, recommend appropriate educational adjustments and interventions, and support students with personal, social, educational and career decisions.
• Assist schools with student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management, including developing individual student plans and providing support during critical incidents and educational transitions.
• Maintain confidential student records in line with relevant policies and legislation, participate in professional development, deliver training and skill development activities, and provide specialised support for students requiring intensive behaviour assistance.

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.