Guidance Officer - Mission Beach State School (0.8 FTE) (Cluster)

education; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Beach State School in Far North Queensland seeks a dedicated school counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, and individualized student support.

You will assess learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs, collaborate with staff, parents and external agencies, and help develop student plans while ensuring protective, gifted and wellbeing policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students.
• Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs through observation and assessment.
• Support the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management policies.
• Maintain professional records and engage in relevant professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management, referrals and support services with staff and external agencies.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies.
• Assess and recommend educational adjustments and interventions.
• Develop and maintain individualised student plans and manage transitions between educational settings.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessments

Student support

Collaboration with staff

Case management

Job description

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:Located in Wongaling Beach in the beautiful Cassowary Coast region of Far North Queensland, Mission Beach State School is a co-educational primary school catering for students from Prep to Year 6.Guided by its motto, Pride and Effort, the school promotes quality teaching and learning within a caring and supportive environment.With strong community connections and a focus on student achievement, inclusion and wellbeing, the school provides a welcoming environment where every student is encouraged to reach their potential.Cluster Schools:Base School - Mission Beach State School - 0.40Feluga State School - 0.10El Arish State School - 0.10Lower Tully State School - 0.10Silkwood State School - 0.10Responsibilities include:Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice and recommendations to students, parents and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career development matters.Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that improve student engagement and access to education.Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and 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 the development of individualised student plans.Provide specialised guidance on student wellbeing, career pathways, critical incidents and transitions between educational settings, while maintaining professional records and participating in relevant professional development.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' or 'Competencies' section of the attached role description.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.