This is a Guidance Officer - Urangan State High School role with Queensland Government based in Bundaberg Central, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Guidance Officer - Urangan State High School role at Queensland Government An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and flexible student support professional to join the Urangan State High School wellbeing and student support team. You will contribute their passion for helping young people to meet their potential to the leadership of this renewal, empowering a community of curious learners, creative thinkers, and connected humans. Apply now and join the dedicated wellbeing team at Urangan State High School. 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 Urangan State High School have a late start for students every Monday and Friday so that our teachers can collaboratively plan curriculum with alignment and precision. This provides an additional 110 minutes of focused planning time each week to our teachers, improving work/life balance. You can find out more about this program, and our school more broadly, on our school YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/uranganshs Our school is a friendly, happy, and busy place where our focus is on developing individual and collective excellence through the pursuit of our just cause: empowering a community of curious learners, creative thinkers, and connected humans. In actively pursuing this cause in all that we do, we help to discover the best within all students through high quality educational and social experiences that expose them to new ideas, new ways, and new possibilities - ultimately supporting every student to have opportunities for "what comes next”. An Opportunity Awaits This role is one of three Guidance Officers who co-lead an extensive wellbeing and student support team. Repsonsibilities Include Provide counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessment and targeted support to students, and expert advice to parents and school staff across educational, behavioural, mental health, wellbeing and career development domains. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated case management, referrals and partnerships with families, schools and external agencies to maximise student engagement and access to education. Assess student learning, developmental, behavioural and psychological needs through observation and formal assessment to inform recommendations, educational adjustments, interventions and individualised support plans. Support schools in the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, gifted education, risk management, transition planning and intensive behaviour support, including responses to critical incidents and alternative education pathways. Uphold ethical and legal responsibilities through professional record keeping, confidentiality and information sharing, while engaging in ongoing professional development and providing training and guidance to staff, parents and school communities. 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 2-page 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 Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing counselling and support Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Assessing student needs Key Strengths Counselling skills Collaboration Assessment and evaluation Crisis management Training and development Knowledge of educational policies A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
