Job Title: Guidance Officer
This pool is seeking expressions of interest for Guidance Officers to join the team across Central Queensland region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for advocating, providing counseling, and supporting students, teachers, and parents with educational, behavioral, career development, mental health, and family issues.
Responsibilities include:
* 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 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.
Working hours are full-time (1.0 FTE) and the selected candidate must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card).
For this role, you will need excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong problem-solving skills. A relevant qualification in education or a related field is preferred.
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a range of employee benefits.
Please note that all applications must be submitted through our online portal and must include a cover letter and resume.