Address About Us:
Sarina is a historical town located in the Mackay region of Queensland, Australia. Sarina can trace its European history back to 1882 and even further through the Wiri, Barada Barna Kabalbara and Yetimarla, Yuibera, Birri-Gubba and Kungalburra peoples who all have strong associations with the Sarina area. The Aboriginal language name for the Sarina/Plane Creek area is 'Ilbilbie'.
Built on Yuwibara Country, Plane Creek Provisional School opened the doors to students on August 5, 1897. 15 years later, in 1912, this school became known as Sarina State School. In 1956, a secondary department was established which was maintained until the end of 1964 after which a separate High School was established. Today, Sarina State School educates students enrolled in Prep to Year 6 with most students transitioning to Sarina State High School.
About the Role:
The opportunity exists to work across a base primary (FTE 0.7) and secondary school (FTE 0.3) as a Guidance Officer. Both schools are located in Sarina. Some travel will be a requirement of the role.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
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
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.
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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 2-pg 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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