About this job
There are four temporary full-time positions to commence in Term 2, from Monday 19 May 2025 until 12 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
About the Department
The Department of Education is 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 the School
Lowood State High School is a large rural Queensland school educating students from Year 7 through to Year 12. The school was established in 1983 and is located 32 km north-west of Ipswich. Our students' primary school experiences range from one teacher schools to large primary schools.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer, your Case Management Guidance Officer responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement individual plans, programs, and procedures to assist students identified from your case load (approximately 30 students for each Case Management Guidance Officer)
- Collaboratively negotiate with teachers and stakeholders to develop and implement programs for students to support their personal, social and emotional, and educational needs
- Use a range of data, including NCCD data, that is informed by a broad range of data collection methods, inclusive of classroom observations
- Foster resilience and personal skills with students on your case load
- Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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).
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