AddressMake 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! Trinity Bay State High School is seeking to fill a permanent vacancy for the position of Guidance Officer, Student Wellbeing, 0.7 FTE.
About Trinity Bay State High School
Established in 1960, Trinity Bay State High School has developed a tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. The school enjoys a positive reputation within the community of Cairns and provides an extensive curriculum for all students.
The school boasts excellent student results, very high public confidence, a strong International Program and direct links to James Cook University and Central Queensland University.”
About the Role
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, Student Wellbeing have a clear focus on delivering wellbeing support and counselling to students.
About the Benefits
- Full-time and part-time options available
- Salary package commencing at $136,979 (1.0 FTE, pro-rata) plus locality allowances
- 12.5% superannuation available
- 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)
- A 2-pg response to the ‘How you will be Assessed' section of the attached role description to include a 200 word response to the question ‘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.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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. )
