Guidance Officer - Moura State School (Cluster)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher housing

Job summary

The Department of Education in Queensland is seeking a Guidance Officer for Moura State School and its cluster schools. You will support student wellbeing, provide expert guidance, and help students overcome challenges to achieve positive outcomes.

You will work across primary and secondary settings within a diverse cluster, collaborating with teachers, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support and implement tailored interventions. Housing is available.

Qualifications

• Experience providing counselling and psychoeducational assessments to students.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing.

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.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessments

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Cluster Schools

• Moura State School - 0.32 FTE
• Moura State High School - 0.40 FTE
• Theodore State School - 0.20 FTE
• Banana State School - 0.04 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.

Occupational group

Education & Training