Opportunity to back fill for 4 weeks across Primary Schools in the Mackay Region as a Guidance Officer. This position services a number of Primary Schools and travel will be a requirement of the role.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About Fitzgerald State School

Fitzgerald State School offers Prep to Year 6 with a current enrolment of 683 students. As well as class teachers, Fitzgerald has music and HPE specialists, a teacher librarian, a Chinese teacher, visiting Instrumental specialists, learning support teachers, a special needs teacher, a guidance officer and a school chaplain. 

Fitzgerald State School offers a distinctive curriculum with extra curricula activities such as excursions, camps, learn to swim programs, sport, debating, academic competitions and a student council.  Additionally, this school has a strong history of commitment to the Arts with a school musical, our 'Spectacular', an annual highlight and a number of public performances by its highly acclaimed drama and Wakakirri groups. 

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• 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.
• Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). 
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 

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). 

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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.

• Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR578389_24E - Role Description (PDF, 269KB)
  Role Description