Remote Guidance Officer — Student Support & Resilience

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Location allowance

Subsidised housing

Job summary

Work Initiatives is assisting Lockhart State School in recruiting a dedicated Guidance Officer to join the Leadership Team for Term 1, 2027, in a full-time temporary position.

The role focuses on providing professional guidance to students and staff, developing prevention and early intervention programs, and collaborating with external supports to promote wellbeing and lifelong learning for the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities in the development and implementation of plans, programs and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes.
• Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students with a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; foster resilience and personal skills development.
• Contribute towards and be accountable for a comprehensive student support program negotiated with and authorised by a line manager, usually the Principal.
• Collaborate with other school-based personnel and external support providers in a variety of educational contexts, including schools and alternative education programs.
• Participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or nominee to ensure ongoing professional support and development.

Job description

Work Initiatives is assisting Lockhart State School in recruiting a dedicated Guidance Officer to join the Leadership Team for Term 1, 2027, in a full-time temporary position.

The role focuses on providing professional guidance to students and staff, developing prevention and early intervention programs, and collaborating with external supports to promote wellbeing and lifelong learning for the school community.