Address Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Guidance Officer to join our school community. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 15 April 2024 until 6 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Welcome to Northern Peninsula Area State College
Northern Peninsula Area State College provides education to students K-12 across three campuses and five communities - Seisia, Bamaga, Umagico, Injinoo and New Mapoon, located in Cape York. 98.9% of students identify as First Nations and IEALD speakers. The College offers a contextualised curriculum delivered using Age Appropriate and IEALD pedagogies. The College has adopted Trauma Informed Practices as part of it' way of working.
The NPA communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as many other islands in the Torres Strait.
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.
Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
Departmental accommodation is available at subsidised rental. Remote incentives apply.
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
Current full registration as a teacher in Queensland.
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.
Highly desirable:
A minimum of two (2) years full-time, or equivalent, teaching experience
Current membership of the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA).
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
Please attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
A maximum 2-page written response outlining how you meet (or have capacity to meet) key capabilities under the ‘How you will be Assessed' section 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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
