Guidance Officer - Moura State School (Cluster)

education; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher housing

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a dedicated counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support for students across various school types, including primary and secondary. You will work with teachers, parents, and external agencies to coordinate student support and referrals.

Responsibilities include assessment, development of student plans, and guidance on career pathways and transitions, with a focus on mental health, behaviour and

Qualifications

• Provide counselling and psychoeducational assessments to students.
• Offer advice to teachers and parents on education, behavioural, mental health, family and career-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support, case management and referrals.
• Assess student learning, developmental, behavioural and emotional needs through observation and psychoeducational assessments.
• Support the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, gifted and talented education and risk management policies, including individualised student plans.
• Provide specialised guidance on career pathways, student transitions and intensive behaviour support, maintaining professional records and confidentiality.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducation

Communication

Case management

Stakeholder collaboration

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.Cluster Schools:Moura State School - 0.32 FTEMoura State High School - 0.40 FTETheodore State School - 0.20 FTEBanana State School - 0.04 FTEProspect Creek State School - 0.04 FTEYour 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.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' 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.