About this job
About our School
Mackay State High School is the largest secondary school in Central Queensland Region. Our mission is to provide educational excellence and diverse pathways for students, based on a culture of inclusion, high expectations and pride. Our committed and caring staff focus on developing individual students to attain their full potential in academic, sporting, cultural and arts fields. In preparing students to be tomorrow's citizens, our curricula and co-curricular programs are infused with a focus on pathways that meet individual learning needs and career aspirations. We believe that this is best achieved when teachers, students, parents, and the community work together to build positive and supporting relationships. At the heart of the school are the core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and our 3 R's guide all our practices and expectations for student engagement and support. We have a strong belief in the work we do for our students & the community-hence our vision; “We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride!”
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate & skilled professional to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
As a Guidance Officer, you will:
- Provide targeted counselling, case management, and advocacy for students with disability and students in out-of-home care, supporting their access to wrap-around services by facilitating referrals to external agencies (including NDIS providers), coordinating case management meetings with key stakeholders (e.g. Child Safety, allied health, and community organisations), and working closely with families to remove barriers to educational engagement and success
- 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.
- Collaboratively negotiate, develop, and implement programs for students that focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional, and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development
- Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support, recommendations, and advice to students, teachers, and parents concerning
About You
We are looking for a relational leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of building trust with students, families, and stakeholders. Your work will ensure that students with complex needs have the right support in place to achieve their educational goals and thrive within the school community.
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 written statement in response to 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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