This is a Guidance Officer - Benowa State High School role with Queensland Department of Education based in Gold Coast, QLD, AU Queensland Department of Education Role Seniority - mid level More about the Guidance Officer - Benowa State High School role at Queensland Department of Education Applications are invited for the temporary position of Guidance Officer at Benowa State High School. As Guidance Officer you will be required to implement innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and play a key role assisting students plan a future career path. You will work closely with students and their families to discuss and explore career pathways and support them as they investigate possibilities beyond school or pursue scholarships and enrichment courses at university (e.g. GUESTS at Griffith/Head Start at Southern Cross etc). If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! 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. 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 . Who We Are Welcome to Benowa State High School, where our commitment to Many Pathways ~ No Limits guides everything we do. Benowa is proud to be one of Queensland's highest achieving state secondary schools. Beyond strong academic outcomes, we are defined by a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and genuine care for every student. We believe that success begins with effort, supported by dedicated staff who challenge and encourage students to reach their full potential. Step Into Your Next Chapter 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. Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. Submit Your Application Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 3-pg response to the 'How you will 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 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Department of Education team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Advocating and providing counselling Facilitating partnerships Conducting assessments Key Strengths ️ Counselling Career development Psychoeducational assessment A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Department of Education not with Hatch.
