About this job
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
Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) is a state high school that specialises in supporting young people aged 15 to 18 (minimum Year 10) who have significant barriers to accessing mainstream education. QPSC delivers a 12 months senior transitions program with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, workplace skills and wellbeing.
Many of our students have experienced anxiety, depression, long-term disengagement from schooling, trauma, or homelessness. By developing a safe and supportive environment, these students are able to achieve their goals and purposefully move on to pathways in further education, training and employment.
Currently QPSC has seven campuses: Bracken Ridge, Bundamba, Coorparoo, Goodna, Mount Gravatt, Toowoomba and Townsville. Towards the end of 2024, we will be opening two new campuses in Metropolitan North and Mount Isa.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer you will:
- Provide counselling and support to students, teachers, and parents on educational, behavioural, career, mental health, and family issues.
- Collaborate with parents, school staff, and external agencies to deliver comprehensive support and referrals, enhancing students' engagement in educational programs.
- Identify and address learning and wellbeing barriers, offering specialist advice to stakeholders.
- Lead and support responses to student protection issues, critical incidents, and emergencies.
- Maintain ethical balance in handling privacy and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with policy and legal requirements for record-keeping and information sharing.
The ideal candidate will be efficient, effective, and familiar with the Department of Education systems and processes for inclusive education. Demonstrate sophisticated and adaptable counselling and interpersonal skills. Be able to provide high levels of support by working closely with staff, parents, students, and community groups.
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).
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