About this job
This is a permanent full-time position, to commence 23 January 2025.
About the Department
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 the School
Pimlico State High School is located in Townsville, catering to students in Years 7 to 12, with a strong and proud tradition of academic excellence and of service to the community. A Pimlico education strives to develop young people of purpose, responsibility, resilience, compassion and innovation.
Our CARE philosophy of cooperation, appreciation, respect and effort, aims to provide a supportive environment to enable all members of our school community to develop to their full potential.
Pimlico's curriculum and our vision for learning embrace the notions of global citizenship and international mindedness. We are preparing students for a globalised world and a future that will see our graduates working and contributing on the international stage.
Pimlico is renowned for the excellence of our performing arts programs, particularly within instrumental music. We are proud of the music enrichment opportunities that are available to our talented musicians, with over 400 students participating in our extensive instrumental and vocal programs.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Offer professional expertise, leadership, and support to school communities in developing and implementing plans and programs that promote positive educational and lifelong learning outcomes.
- Collaboratively develop and implement preventative and early intervention programs that address students' personal, social, emotional, and educational needs, fostering resilience and skill development.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.