Are you interested in supporting students in Central Queensland Region? Applications are currently being sought for Guidance Officer positions for the CQR pool for the 2026 year. You will have the opportunity to provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes. Guidance officers are specialist teachers who deliver a broad range of services to school community members. They contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.
Qualifications
* High level of teaching ability
* Exemplary communication skills
* Advanced individual and group counselling skills
* Flexibility and adaptability
Responsibilities
* Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, 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.
Benefits
* Teacher housing
* RoRRS incentives
* Additional week's holiday per annum
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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