Student Guidance & Pathways Counselor

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

Job summary

Clermont State High School in Clermont is seeking a full-time Guidance Officer to provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students across Clermont State School, Mistake Creek State School and Kilcummin State School.

You will work with teachers, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support, conduct observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify needs and inform appropriate educational adjustments and plans.

Qualifications

• Counselling and advocacy experience with students.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff, parents and external agencies.
• Experience supporting student wellbeing and educational planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students, with guidance for educational, behavioural, career and mental health matters.
• Coordinate comprehensive student support, case management and referrals with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Undertake observations and psychoeducational assessments to inform appropriate educational adjustments and support plans.
• Support student protection, behaviour support, risk management and transition processes, including during critical incidents.
• Provide specialised support for SET planning and career development, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Skills

Counselling

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Guidance Counseling

Job description

Clermont State High School in Clermont is seeking a full-time Guidance Officer to provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students across Clermont State School, Mistake Creek State School and Kilcummin State School.

You will work with teachers, parents and external agencies to coordinate student support, conduct observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify needs and inform appropriate educational adjustments and plans.