This is a Guidance Officer - Rochedale State High School role with Queensland Government based in South Brisbane, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Guidance Officer - Rochedale State High School role at Queensland Government Rochedale State High School is seeking a dedicated Guidance Officer to join our team. This role provides valuable support to students through guidance, counselling, and wellbeing services, helping them achieve their personal and educational goals in a supportive school environment. If you are passionate about student wellbeing and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. 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 Although our school is quite close to Brisbane's CBD, until recently it has remained isolated as a semi-rural pocket. Rochedale State High School is now growing quickly. The historical isolation has contributed uniquely to the nurturing and development of a very strong sense of community. This quality is appealing and families are attracted to it. 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 2-page written statement in response to 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 ️ Advocating and providing counselling Facilitating effective relationships Conducting assessments Key Strengths Counselling skills Communication skills Teamwork Crisis intervention Psychoeducational assessment Career development guidance A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
