Wellbeing & Guidance Officer – Special School

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodna Special School seeks a dedicated Guidance Officer to support student wellbeing, engagement and educational success. The role delivers professional counselling, guidance and support for students with social, emotional, behavioural, psychological and learning challenges, working with families, teachers and external agencies.

Responsibilities include case management coordination, psychoeducational assessments and leadership in wellbeing, including risk management and transitions between

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised counselling, advocacy and assessment services to support students' educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and career development needs, offering evidence-informed recommendations and strategies to students, families and school staff.
• Collaborate with families, school personnel and external agencies as part of a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate case management, referrals and targeted interventions that improve student wellbeing, engagement and access to learning.
• Undertake student observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental needs and psychological or emotional concerns, recommending appropriate educational adjustments, individualised support plans and interventions.
• Provide leadership and specialised support in student wellbeing and protection, including behaviour support, risk management, critical incidents, emergency responses, gifted and talented education, intensive behaviour support and transitions between educational settings.

Job description

Goodna Special School seeks a dedicated Guidance Officer to support student wellbeing, engagement and educational success. The role delivers professional counselling, guidance and support for students with social, emotional, behavioural, psychological and learning challenges, working with families, teachers and external agencies.

Responsibilities include case management coordination, psychoeducational assessments and leadership in wellbeing, including risk management and transitions between