Student Guidance & Wellbeing Specialist

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

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Guidance Officer to provide specialised counselling and support to students, collaborating with teachers and external agencies to coordinate targeted interventions. You will assess needs, develop educational adjustments and individualised plans, while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

The role involves leadership in student wellbeing, protection, career development and transition programs within Tara Shire State College, Education Darling Downs

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering professional advice to staff and parents on educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, family and career-related matters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, school personnel and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and targeted interventions that improve student wellbeing, engagement and access to education.
• Identify and assess students' learning, developmental, behavioural and psychological needs through observations and assessments, developing recommendations, educational adjustments, individualised support plans and appropriate interventions.
• Provide leadership and specialised support in implementing student protection, behaviour support, gifted and talented education, risk management, critical incident response, career development and student transition programs.
• Maintain professional, ethical and confidential practices, including accurate record keeping, while contributing to professional development, staff capability building and the delivery of evidence-based support strategies across the school community.

Job description

Queensland Government seeks a Guidance Officer to provide specialised counselling and support to students, collaborating with teachers and external agencies to coordinate targeted interventions. You will assess needs, develop educational adjustments and individualised plans, while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

The role involves leadership in student wellbeing, protection, career development and transition programs within Tara Shire State College, Education Darling Downs