Narangba Valley State High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guidance Officer to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a qualified professional with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to student welfare, and the ability to foster a positive and supportive learning environment. Experience working with diverse student populations and knowledge of Queensland education policies and frameworks will be highly regarded.
This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 6 months.
About Us
Narangba Valley State High School is a beacon of educational excellence where collaboration between educators, parents, and the community cultivates unparalleled learning experiences. At Narangba Valley, we are steadfast in our mission to prepare students for the dynamic challenges of tomorrow through a holistic approach that imparts knowledge, instils essential skills, and fosters exemplary character traits, enabling our students to thrive in an ever‐evolving world.
Embracing our motto, "Challenging the Future", we embolden our students to think critically, innovate boldly, and make meaningful contributions to society. Guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Commitment, we are passionately committed to shaping the future for young Queenslanders, one student at a time.
About the Role
This role involves providing professional support to students, staff, and families to enhance student well‐being, engagement, and academic success. The successful candidate will deliver counselling services, assist with career and educational planning, and support the development of inclusive practices within the school community.
* Provide counselling, advocacy, psycho‐educational assessment, and personalised support to students, while offering guidance to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, mental health, family, and career‐related matters.
* Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and build effective partnerships with families, school staff, and external agencies to deliver coordinated case management, referral pathways, and student support services.
* Assess student learning, behavioural, developmental, and emotional needs through observation and psycho‐educational assessment, and recommend appropriate educational adjustments, interventions, and individualised support plans.
* Support schools in implementing student wellbeing, behaviour management, gifted education, student protection, risk management, and transition programmes, including intensive behaviour support and reintegration into mainstream education.
* Deliver career development and future pathway counselling, maintain ethical and confidential record‐keeping practices, and contribute to professional learning and training programmes for the school community.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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