Waraburra State School is looking for a Guidance Officer to manage the ESP case management of the school, maintain the ESP for OOHC students, support learners registered with the ECDPs in Park Avenue and Waraburra and to support several small schools in the Rockhampton area with guidance officer case load.

Join a collaborative network where your expertise directly supports student wellbeing, inclusion, and success.

Job details

Who We Are: 

Waraburra State School is situated in the township of Gracemere, on the western outskirts of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. 

Our school prides itself on enhancing all students' learning.

Our goal is to provide students with a safe and supportive environment to develop and grow as individuals.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

This full time position will be based at Waraburra State School, supporting the Early Childhood Development Programs of Park Avenue and Waraburra State School as well as providing guidance support for Bouldercombe, Milman, The Caves, Clarke Creek and Marlborough State Schools.

Support for the small schools will be primarily via online or phone support as required by the school.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the other guidance staff, to support the growing needs of the school.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR677424_26T Role Description (PDF, 229KB)
  Role Description