Student Wellbeing & Guidance Counselor

Queensland Department of Education; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Guidance Officer for Mission Beach State School (0.8 FTE) in Cairns, Queensland. The role focuses on counselling, psychoeducational support and collaborating with staff, families and the community to promote student wellbeing and development.

You will assess student needs, coordinate referrals, and help implement policies related to student protection and wellbeing, while contributing to positive educational outcomes across the school cluster

Qualifications

• Counselling and psychoeducational assessment of students.
• Coordinate referrals and support services with families and external agencies.
• Develop individualised plans and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychoeducational assessments with recommendations to students, parents and teachers.
• Coordinate case management and referrals with families and external agencies.
• Assess needs and develop appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
• Support implementation of student protection and wellbeing policies.
• Maintain professional records and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessment

Student wellbeing support

Collaboration with families

Job description

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Guidance Officer for Mission Beach State School (0.8 FTE) in Cairns, Queensland. The role focuses on counselling, psychoeducational support and collaborating with staff, families and the community to promote student wellbeing and development.

You will assess student needs, coordinate referrals, and help implement policies related to student protection and wellbeing, while contributing to positive educational outcomes across the school cluster