About this job
About Aloomba State School
Aloomba State School is the hub our community. Our staff are dedicated, education specialists who thrive on teaching and learning. We ensure the whole child is supported through inclusion, wellbeing, strong academic achievement and high expectations of individuals. Whilst it is within close proximity to a thriving provincial city of Cairns, the township of Aloomba retains the small-town characteristics. The school has served its community since 1899, ensuring there is a place for education, learning, culture and sport. We have history, traditions and initiatives to ensure our staff, community and students' flourish.
About the Role
As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
- Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
- Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
- Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
- Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
- Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team
- Guidance Officers, Student Wellbeing have a clear focus on delivering wellbeing support and counselling to students.
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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