Brisbane School of Distance Education are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled and student-focused Guidance Officer to join our school community and provide high-quality guidance, counselling and support to students across a range of academic, social, emotional and wellbeing needs. This role will contribute to inclusive and responsive student support practices, provide professional advice to staff, facilitate appropriate referrals and interventions, and strengthen partnerships that enhance student outcomes. We are looking for an empathetic and collaborative professional who is committed to ensuring every student feels supported, valued and empowered to reach their potential.

Job details

About Us

Brisbane School of Distance Education located in Coorparoo, is committed to pursuing our vision of 'Excellence in Virtual Learning'. We strive to provide highly engaging learning opportunities for each student to succeed through innovation, inspiration and inclusion. Our school is a world leader in the delivery of online learning to a student population of approximately 4000 students. Through the innovative use of digital technology, we provide cutting edge live group lessons including support materials with a focus on each student succeeding. We aim to create a powerful whole school infrastructure where meaningful, collaborative professional teams engage in constructive dialogue, reflect on practice and take collective responsibility for the improvement of all student learning. At the heart of the school, and at the core of all that we do, are the young people in our care.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive student support and counselling, including advocacy, psychoeducational assessment and individualised advice to students, teachers and families across educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, career and family matters.
• Lead collaborative case management and referral processes, working as part of multidisciplinary teams and building effective partnerships with families, school staff and external agencies to optimise student wellbeing, engagement and access to appropriate educational programs and supports.
• Assess student needs and develop targeted interventions, using observation, assessment and professional expertise to identify learning, developmental, behavioural, psychological and emotional needs and recommend appropriate adjustments, individualised plans and support strategies.
• Provide specialised support for complex and critical needs, including student protection matters, critical incidents, intensive behaviour support, risk management, transitions to alternative education and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Support student pathways and build whole-school capability, including career development, SET planning, future pathway counselling, professional learning for staff and parents, and the development of effective practices that comply with ethical, professional, privacy, confidentiality and legislative requirements.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 1-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. 

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.

• MSR701271_26T - Role Description (PDF, 299KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants