Guidance Officer - Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus , Education

North Queensland Region is currently seeking applications for temporary full-time Guidance Officer to be based at Spinifex Junior College, Mount Isa. This role is offered for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
Guidance Officers provide a unique source of expertise and experience requiring a background that includes a high level of teaching ability, advanced individual and group counselling skills and sophisticated interpersonal and personal abilities.
The guidance position requires a background that includes advanced skills and knowledge in the area of psycho-educational assessment and intervention and/or advanced knowledge and skills in career education and counselling.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/NQR532694/23T
Closing date 22-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person Linda Bridge
Contact details 0491 214 239 or Linda.Bridge@qed.qld.gov.au
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About Us:
Spinifex State College is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.
Our school aims to develop clever, skilled and creative learners. To achieve this aim, we provide students with access to quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. We also inspire our students to explore their passions, harness their unique talents and fulfil their potential.
Each year our students who aspire to tertiary education achieve excellent results due to the support and readiness programs run by the school. Students who aspire to transition into work or Vocational Education and Training (VET) benefit by our close links with TAFE and industry.
Our strong links with Mount Isa Mines and other businesses have led to many authentic learning opportunities to prepare students for their chosen post-school pathways. This includes school-based apprenticeships/traineeships and work experience. Spinifex students are encouraged to work hard and achieve their best - our school is proud of our students and their achievements.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but are 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.

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 written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants