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Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

Durack State School are seeking applications for a full-time temporary Guidance Officer to join their welcoming school community for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes;and
• Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skillsdevelopment.

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Education & Training

Classification

Classification Stream 2 /HO1

Workplace Location

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/MSR569119/24T

Closing date 17-Jun-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $136979 - $139400

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $5250.40 - $5343.20

Job duration

Job duration A period of 6 months 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.

About Durack State School

Durack State School is very multicultural, where there are many shared languages amongst our students. Having a common language with other students is very supportive and we recognise this as a way to reduce student levels of uncertainty.

Our school has a strong sense of belonging. We talk to the children about being ‘Durack Dragons - Safe, Respectful, Learners'. Going around the school you will see many murals depicting our dragon. 

Our school believes that all students can make good choices and that these need to be celebrated.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).  

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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