Senior Guidance Officer, Metropolitan Region , Education

The Department of Education is seeking a suitably qualified person to join our team in the capacity of Acting Senior Guidance Officer at various locations within the Metropolitan Region. The successful applicant will 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. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference for young people and work directly with staff in schools to strengthen systems and support for students with diverse learning needs, you are encouraged to apply.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO2
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/MER457725/22T
Closing date 06-Dec-2022
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration to 23/6/2023
Contact person Brian Day
Contact details 0488 727 693
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About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland.

About the Role:
As the Senior Guidance Officer, you will:

• Coordinate and maintain the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills.
• Provide direct guidance services to students as determined through consultation with Principals.
• Work with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students.
• Coordinate and support the provision of guidance and counselling services to school in consultation with Principals.
• Develop and implement a system of technical and clinical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure the guidance services within the schools are appropriate. Psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management interventions may be the focus of that supervision.
• Participate as a member on regional Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) teams as required and initiate, develop, maintain and promote effective multi-agency and multi-disciplinary networks that coordinate a holistic response to complex educational, personal, and vocational needs of children, students, and adults in schools and the community.
• Initiate, develop, maintain and promote effective multiagency and multidisciplinary networks that coordinate a holistic response to complex educational issues.
• Design and implement training programs for Guidance Officers In-Training and induction and supervisory programs for Guidance Officers on Probation.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland.
• Teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services.

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).

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

How to Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
• Attach a maximum 1-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role' section as a guide.

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.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE)

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