We are seeking applications for a Guidance Officer on a temporary part-time basis (0.6 FTE or 30 hours per fortnight) commencing 29 April 2024 until 13 September 2024, unless otherwise determined. As the Guidance Officer at Helensvale State High School you will provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes. You will collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.

Job details

About Us:

Helensvale State High School is an Independent Public School, with an enrolment of over 2000 students. Our learning purpose is 'One Student. One Community. Many Futures.' We believe in putting the interests of students first in all we do as we create our school for one, providing a personal learning experience for your child - our student.
Our school is about providing a world of possibility, achievements and success for our students. We have created an environment where students have excelled, contributing to their state and country through their achievements at the highest levels in academia, business, sport, arts and community.
We are committed to creating students with the skills and dispositions needed to thrive in the 21st Century. Through our curriculum and pedagogy, we prepare students to become critical and creative thinkers, great communicators and valued team members, and who have the personal, social and technological skills to succeed in our rapidly changing world.

About the Role:

Guidance Officers contribute towards, and are accountable for the provision of a comprehensive student support program that is responsive to the identified and changing needs of students. The program will be negotiated with and authorised by a line manager, usually the Principal. Guidance Officers are required to provide this service in collaboration with other school-based personnel and external support providers in a variety of educational contexts, including schools and alternative education programs.
Guidance Officers are required to participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or their nominee, to ensure the provision of ongoing professional support and development.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.

Mandatory requirement of this role is;
Current full registration as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au

AND one of the following:
Completed coursework Masters, majoring in guidance and counselling, or an equivalent completed coursework Masters including study in the areas of psychoeducational assessment, counselling and mental health
OR
General or provisional registration as a psychologist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychology Board
OR
An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four or five year qualification in psychology that will enable general registration as a psychologist following completion of a board approved internship or accredited sequence of study.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• ​​​Apply via SmartJobs​​
• Please attach a current resume (maximum of 3 pages and minimum 10 point in Arial font); Contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• A 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed" in 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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ​

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SER552905_24T - Role Description (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants