About this job
About Us:
The Department of Education is 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 Role
The successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and supporting the provision of guidance and counselling services to schools in consultation with Principals.
- Developing and implementing a system of clinical and technical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure that guidance practices are appropriate.
- Coordinating and maintaining the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills.
- Providing direct guidance services to students as determined through consultation with Principals.
- Working with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students.
The ideal applicant will possess strong leadership, effective management skills, and a commitment to achieving student-focused goals.
They should demonstrate expertise in clinical and technical supervision, including psycho-educational assessment, intervention, and behaviour management support.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response 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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