Student Wellbeing Counselor & Education Support

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eimeo Road State School in Mackay's Northern Beaches area is seeking a qualified school counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and tailored student support. The role includes advocacy and collaboration with teachers, families and external agencies to promote student wellbeing and access to educational opportunities.

You will assess behavioural and learning needs, develop individualised plans, and support educational and career transitions within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Counselling and psychoeducational assessments for students.
• Advocacy and tailored support for diverse student needs.
• Collaboration with staff, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, advocacy and individualised support to students, offering recommendations to students, parents and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, social, emotional, family and career development needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and access to educational opportunities.
• Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and behavioural needs through observations and assessments, and develop individualised support plans, educational adjustments and interventions, including behaviour support, student protection and risk management strategies.
• Support students with educational and career planning, decision-making and transitions, including Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, future pathways, alternative education placements and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Maintain professional and confidential records in accordance with ethical, legal and policy requirements, respond to critical incidents and student protection concerns, and contribute to professional development and capacity-building initiatives for school staff and parents.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducation

Case management

Education

Bachelor degree in Education or Psychology

Job description

Eimeo Road State School in Mackay's Northern Beaches area is seeking a qualified school counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and tailored student support. The role includes advocacy and collaboration with teachers, families and external agencies to promote student wellbeing and access to educational opportunities.

You will assess behavioural and learning needs, develop individualised plans, and support educational and career transitions within a multidisciplinary