About the Department Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation 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. About the School Caloundra State High School is a traditional yet future orientated school where individual student growth and personal achievements are celebrated alongside academic success - students are our number one priority. Strong leadership with dedicated staff who value relationships with students, underpins the safe, positive and nurturing environment. Partnerships between students, staff, parents and the community foster a sense of belonging and connectedness. About the Role As the successful candidate, you will work with the two permanent guidance officers for two days a week to help support the student services team. Your specific duties will be negotiated with the school leadership in order to meet the requirements of the school.As the Guidance Officer, you will: * 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 * Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development. Guidance Officers contribute towards, and are accountable for the provision of a comprehensive student support program that is responsive to the identified and changing needs of students. The program will be negotiated with and authorised by a line manager, usually the Principal. Guidance Officers are required to provide this service in collaboration with other school-based personnel and external support providers in a variety of educational contexts, including schools and alternative education programs. Guidance Officers are required to participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or their nominee, to ensure the provision of ongoing professional support and development.Highly desirable: A minimum of two (2) years full-time, or equivalent, teaching experience Current membership of the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA). How you will be assessed Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities: * * Capacity to provide leadership that enables the effective delivery of whole-of-school educational programs and services that support the inclusion of all students. * Capacity for effective counselling and individual case management involving a multidisciplinary approach, within an environment of competing priorities. * Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community. * Capacity to develop and implement student support programs and services for students with high support needs that reflect best practice and that align with departmental policies and procedures. * Demonstrated capacity to effectively respond to sensitive and complex student issues within an ethical framework. 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. 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.