Overview
Cleveland District State High School is seeking a passionate Guidance Officer to provide expert leadership in developing and implementing services that drive positive educational and personal engagement outcomes for our students.
The successful applicant must be able to effectively case manage individuals and provide intervention strategies as required.
Qualified Guidance Officers are invited to express their interest in being part of this team in a full-time temporary position, with the possibility of extension.
The Guidance Officer will form part of our Senior Leadership team that will support the engagement and learning of our students.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Department of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organization that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.
Find out more about working with us.
Who We Are
Cleveland District State High School is a high performing secondary school located in the heart of the Redlands, a short drive east of Brisbane.
It is a school with a strong academic focus and a clear continuous improvement agenda.
All staff are accountable for ensuring optimal achievement for every student.
Responsibilities
* Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, including recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
* Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
* Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
How to Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-page response to the "How you will be assessed" section of the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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