About this job
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled individual to contribute to our school-based support teams. As a member of these teams, you'll provide evidence-based counselling interventions for children from prep through to Year 12 with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The students you'll be working with will be varied in presentation but may benefit from interventions to support them in developing emotional literacy skills, improving distress tolerance, managing their mood and supporting their interpersonal relationships. A knowledge of various counselling interventions will be necessary in this role.
Additionally, you will be expected to deliver broader social, emotional and wellbeing services across schools via group work, whole-year psychoeducation and whole-of-school wellbeing strategies.
A key aspect to your success will be your capacity to work with school staff and families to assist them in their understanding of the needs of students. Working collaboratively with key community organisations to link students and families to services will ensure holistic supports are provided.
Your role will not only enhance educational outcomes but also shape the future prospects of our students. You will collaborate with a dynamic support team and receive clinical and technical guidance from our regional wellbeing supervisors.
About You:
We are looking for candidates who:
- Thrive in a role with a varied caseload, particularly focusing on mild to moderate mental health concerns.
- Bring experience in a similar role, with a background in working with young people considered a strong advantage.
- Are highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
- Flexibility: Choose from full-time or part-time options and enjoy the opportunity to accrue time off during term time to take during school holidays.
- Professional Development: Engage in specialised growth and learning opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Enjoy a 12.75% superannuation rate and salary packaging options.
- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program and other supportive Department programs.
- Equipment Provided: Receive a laptop, mobile phone, and access to a fleet vehicle for school travel.
- Location: Chinchilla offers the best of country living with modern amenities - welcoming, growing, and just a short drive from major regional hubs.
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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required 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.
239;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.