Guidance Officer — Rural Education with Housing

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher housing

RoRRS incentives

Additional week of holiday

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Guidance Officer to provide expert counselling, psychoeducational assessment and student support within a multidisciplinary team across the Central Queensland Region.

The role focuses on advocacy, referrals and collaboration with parents and school staff to optimise student engagement in educational programs, with flexibility and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• High level of teaching ability.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Advanced individual and group counselling skills and
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
• Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.

Skills

Teaching ability

Exemplary communication

Counselling skills

Flexibility

Job description

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Guidance Officer to provide expert counselling, psychoeducational assessment and student support within a multidisciplinary team across the Central Queensland Region.

The role focuses on advocacy, referrals and collaboration with parents and school staff to optimise student engagement in educational programs, with flexibility and a commitment to inclusive practice.