About this job
About Us:
Kingaroy State High School is a co-educational state high school, officially opening on 8 August 1959. It offers Years 7 to 12.
We are an exceptional educational institution that provides a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment for students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our focus on student achievement, wellbeing, engagement, culture and inclusion.
At Kingaroy State High School, we understand that every student is unique and has different learning needs. Our experienced and dedicated teaching staff work closely with each student to provide them with the best possible learning opportunities, catering to their individual strengths and needs.
About the Role:
The Guidance Officer - Wellbeing role is a specialised guidance role, with a particular focus on therapeutic support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The role will deliver a range of services to the school community, with a key aspect being to provide counselling and structured wellbeing supports to students. As the Guidance Officer – Wellbeing,will support students with a range of personal and social issues, such as addressing mild to moderate mental health concerns, managing peer and family relationships, and improving engagement with schooling.
With this specific focus on wellbeing support, the Guidance Officer - Wellbeing has a narrower focus of the Guidance Officer role. The Guidance Officer - Wellbeing works closely with Principals, leadership teams, community agencies and the student support team, including other Guidance Officers within the school. Applications should address the Guidance Officer role description as well as detailing transferable skills, experience or knowledge in delivering student wellbeing programs, therapeutic interventions and relevant mental health training.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Advocate for students by delivering counselling, psychoeducational assessments, and tailored support, providing expert advice to students, parents, and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, family, and career matters.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive case management, referrals, and partnerships with families, school staff, and external agencies to enhance student engagement and access to learning.
- Assess and identify student learning, developmental, behavioural, and emotional needs through observation and formal assessment, and recommend appropriate educational adjustments, interventions, and individualised plans.
- Support schools in implementing student protection, behaviour support, gifted education, risk management, Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, and career pathway development, including intensive behaviour support where required.
- Maintain ethical standards of confidentiality and professional record-keeping, provide leadership during critical incidents and transitions, and contribute to ongoing professional development and training for school communities.
For information regarding the role please contact Kingaroy State High School Principal - David Thomson Phone: 07 4160 0666.
For information regarding the technical and clinical aspects of the role, please contact Darling Downs Southwest Senior Guidance Officer - Annette Woodrow, Email: Annette.woodrow@qed.qld.gov.au; Phone: 0457 562 154.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 3 referees (one of whom is your current Principal and if relevant, Senior Guidance Officer); and
- A maximum 2-page written response demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria.
- A suitability statement, addressing the three key priorities for the Guidance Officer - Wellbeing position.
- Evidence of academic transcript of COMPLETED relevant qualification.
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.
bilities against the four key selection criteria.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.