Student Wellbeing & Guidance Officer

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Beach State School in Far North Queensland is seeking a Guidance Officer (0.8 FTE) to support student wellbeing, provide counselling and conduct psychoeducational assessments. You will work closely with school staff, families and external agencies to coordinate case management and referrals to improve student engagement and educational access.

The role involves assessing student needs, developing individualised plans and contributing to safe, inclusive learning environments across the

Qualifications

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students.
• Collaborate with school staff, families and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Assess students' learning, development and emotional needs to guide interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice and recommendations to students, parents and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career development matters.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that improve student engagement and access to education.
• Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs through observation and assessment, and recommend appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
• Support the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management policies, including the development of individualised student plans.
• Provide specialised guidance on student wellbeing, career pathways, critical incidents and transitions between educational settings, while maintaining professional records and participating in relevant professional development.

Skills

Counselling

Psychoeducational assessments

Student support

Job description

Mission Beach State School in Far North Queensland is seeking a Guidance Officer (0.8 FTE) to support student wellbeing, provide counselling and conduct psychoeducational assessments. You will work closely with school staff, families and external agencies to coordinate case management and referrals to improve student engagement and educational access.

The role involves assessing student needs, developing individualised plans and contributing to safe, inclusive learning environments across the