Guidance Officer - Moura State School (Cluster)

Queensland Department of Education; Moura; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher housing

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Guidance Officer to support Moura State School and its cluster schools. The role focuses on counselling, assessments and providing tailored support to students across primary and secondary settings.

You will work with teachers, families and external agencies to coordinate case management and referrals that improve educational access and engagement. Housing for teachers is available, and the incumbent will handle diverse student needs and

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise and good communication skills are key skills to possess.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career-related matters.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support, case management and referrals that improve educational access and engagement.
• Assess student learning, developmental, behavioural and emotional needs through observation and psychoeducational assessments, recommending appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
• Support the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, gifted and talented education and risk management policies, including the development of individualised student plans.
• Provide specialised guidance on career pathways, student transitions, critical incidents and intensive behaviour support, while maintaining professional records, confidentiality and ongoing professional development.

Job description

Guidance Officer - Moura State School (Cluster)

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Make a meaningful difference in students' lives as a Guidance Officer with Moura State School and its cluster schools.

Support student wellbeing, provide expert guidance and help students overcome challenges to achieve positive educational and personal outcomes.

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.

• Moura State School - 0.32 FTE
• Moura State High School - 0.40 FTE
• Theodore State School - 0.20 FTE
• Prospect Creek State School - 0.04 FTE

Your opportunity:

• Teacher housing is available.
• Successful applicant will work across a variety of school types and settings - primary, secondary, P-10, small and larger schools.
• Ability to prioritise and good communication skills are key skills to possess.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career-related matters.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support, case management and referrals that improve educational access and engagement.
• Assess student learning, developmental, behavioural and emotional needs through observation and psychoeducational assessments, recommending appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
• Support the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, gifted and talented education and risk management policies, including the development of individualised student plans.
• Provide specialised guidance on career pathways, student transitions, critical incidents and intensive behaviour support, while maintaining professional records, confidentiality and ongoing professional development.

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.