Student Wellbeing & Guidance Counselor

education; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Beach State School in Far North Queensland seeks a dedicated school counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, and individualized student support.

You will assess learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs, collaborate with staff, parents and external agencies, and help develop student plans while ensuring protective, gifted and wellbeing policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students.
• Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs through observation and assessment.
• Support the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management policies.
• Maintain professional records and engage in relevant professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management, referrals and support services with staff and external agencies.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies.
• Assess and recommend educational adjustments and interventions.
• Develop and maintain individualised student plans and manage transitions between educational settings.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessments

Student support

Collaboration with staff

Case management

Job description

Mission Beach State School in Far North Queensland seeks a dedicated school counsellor to provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, and individualized student support.

You will assess learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs, collaborate with staff, parents and external agencies, and help develop student plans while ensuring protective, gifted and wellbeing policies are followed.