Stanthorpe State High School is inviting expressions of interest for a dynamic and motivated Guidance Officer to join our committed team. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about building strong relationships and contributing to a collaborative, student-focused culture. At our school, we value a
balanced approach that nurtures academic success, emotional wellbeing, and active engagement, guided by our core values of respect, resilience, commitment, and responsibility.
Apply now to join a team dedicated to empowering every student to thrive both in school and beyond, and make a meaningful impact in a high-performing educational community.
This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Stanthorpe State High School, located in the heart of the Granite Belt, blends tradition with innovation to provide a supportive and forward-thinking environment for students and staff. With a strong academic and vocational focus, the school values discipline, community, and excellence. Staff enjoy working in a close-knit, values-driven school with a commitment to student success and wellbeing. Join a team shaping futures in a unique rural setting.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer, you will provide expert advice, leadership and support in the development and delivery of programs that promote student wellbeing, engagement and success. The role focuses on implementing preventative and early intervention strategies that address students' personal, social, emotional and educational needs, and support the development of resilience and lifelong learning skills. This position is part of a whole-school approach to student support and is delivered in collaboration with staff, families and external agencies.
Your Responsibilities
As the Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* 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.
* Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.
* Provide leadership and specialised support in response to student protection issues; critical incidents and emergencies; and the transition of students into alternative education programs, and their reintegration back into mainstream schooling.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
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