Guidance Officer, Wellbeing (Multiple positions) - Darling Downs South West Region , Education

Multiple roles and flexible options available!
Make a difference in the future of Queensland's educational outcomes. Provide mental health and wellbeing support across a range of educational settings. Maintain work life balance within a truly supportive, inclusive work environment!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DSR545897/24P
Closing date 03-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Daniel Hay
Contact details 0477 747 709
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The Darling Downs South West region are excited to offer Guidance Officer, Wellbeing positions in the following locations:

• Dalby
• Esk/Toogoolawah
• Gatton
• Goondiwindi
• Kingaroy
• Miles
• Oakey
• Roma
• St George
• Warwick

About the Roles
We are seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the position of Guidance Officer, Wellbeing.
As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
• Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
• Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
• Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
• Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team

Guidance Officers, Wellbeing will have a clear focus on delivering wellbeing support and counselling to students. Other guidance duties, such as verifications and career counselling, will continue to be provided by Guidance Officers within the wider school context.
About the Benefits

• Full-time and part-time options available
• Salary package commencing at $136,979 (1.0 FTE) plus locality and travel allowances, dependent on location
• 12.5% superannuation available
• Access to subsidised accommodation, dependent on availablity and location
• Access to the Department's

, dependent on location * Generous relocation assistance on offer and support for individuals and families

• Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).

• In addition to preference questions, in 200 words, in the questionnaire please answer: How you would apply your experience to deliver the role of a Guidance Officer, Wellbeing, providing counselling and other services to support students' wellbeing?

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description