Senior Guidance Officer - Bundaberg Regional Office (0.5 FTE)
The Senior Guidance Officer plays a key role in the region's delivery of regional guidance services. The role is line managed by Deputy Principal Education Officer: Student Services.
Job details
Position status
Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type
Position type Part-time
Occupational group
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification
Classification Stream 2 /SGO3
Workplace Location
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference
Job ad reference QLD/NCR634073/25T
Closing date 15-May-2025
Job duration
Job duration Until 12 December 25, unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education are 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.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
* Coordinate and maintain the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills.
* Provide direct guidance services to students as determined through consultation with Principals.
* Work with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students.
* Coordinate and support the provision of guidance and counselling services to school in consultation with Principals.
* Develop and implement a system of technical and clinical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure the guidance services within the schools are appropriate. Psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management interventions may be the focus of that supervision.
* Participate as a member on regional Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) teams as required and initiate, develop, maintain and promote effective multi-agency and multi-disciplinary networks that coordinate a holistic response to complex educational, personal, and vocational needs of children, students, and adults in schools and the community.
* Initiate, develop, maintain and promote effective multiagency and multidisciplinary networks that coordinate a holistic response to complex educational issues.
* Design and implement training, induction and supervisory programs for Guidance Officers.
Mandatory requirements:
* Current full registration as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at or on toll free 1300 720 944.
AN
D one of the following:
* Completed coursework Masters, majoring in guidance and counselling, or an equivalent completed coursework Masters including study in the areas of psychoeducational assessment, counselling and mental health
OR
* General or provisional registration as a psychologist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychology Board
OR
* an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four- or five-year qualification in psychology, that at the time of completion, would enable general registration as a psychologist following completion of a board approved internship or accredited sequence of study.
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-page written statement 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
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