Student Support & Guidance Advocate

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guidance Officer at Tropical North Learning Academy, Trinity Beach State School in Cairns, Australia, works with school leadership to promote student wellbeing, engagement and educational success. The role provides targeted guidance and works with families to support students across the school.

You will conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate support with teachers, parents and external agencies, including care for students in Out of Home Care.

Qualifications

• Counselling and wellbeing support for students
• Collaborative case management with leadership, staff and external agencies
• Assessment and development of individualised learning/behaviour plans
• Student protection, transitions and career pathway guidance
• Maintain confidential, accurate student records and professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessments and individualized support to students facing challenges.
• Coordinate student support, referrals and case management with school leaders, teachers and external agencies.
• Conduct observations and assessments to identify learning needs and design educational adjustments and intervention plans.
• Support student protection, transitions, SET planning and future pathways.
• Maintain ethical records and contribute to school policies and staff development.

Skills

Counselling

Student wellbeing

Case management

Collaboration

Assessment & planning

Education

Bachelor degree in Guidance & Counselling

Tools

Student Information System

Job description

The Guidance Officer at Tropical North Learning Academy, Trinity Beach State School in Cairns, Australia, works with school leadership to promote student wellbeing, engagement and educational success. The role provides targeted guidance and works with families to support students across the school.

You will conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate support with teachers, parents and external agencies, including care for students in Out of Home Care.