Make a positive difference in the lives of students at Sandy Strait State School.
This exciting opportunity for a Guidance Officer offers the chance to provide professional guidance, counselling and support services that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and educational outcomes.
Join a dedicated school community committed to fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments where every student can thrive and succeed.
About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. It offers an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, provides training and development opportunities, and embraces flexible careers and work‐life balance.
Who We Are
Located in Hervey Bay, Sandy Strait State School provides first‐class teaching and learning in a safe and supportive environment for approximately 720 students from Prep to Year 6.
Guided by its motto, "Striving for Success," the school delivers a rich and engaging curriculum supported by specialist programs in Music, Health and Physical Education, Science and Technologies, and Mandarin Chinese.
With a strong focus on student wellbeing, explicit teaching and inclusive practices, the school works in partnership with families to ensure every student is supported to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
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.
* Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment 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.
Submit Your Application
Application requirements
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
* Attach a two‐page response to the How you may 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.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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