We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Guidance Officer to join the Yarrabilba State Secondary College Student Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interpersonal skills, a background in student support services, and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on students lives, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

Job details

About Us:

Yarrabilba State Secondary College provides students with a unique educational experience unlike any other Logan Secondary College. Our point of difference is that we deliver Australian Curriculum through outdoor, cross-curricular and project-based learning, balancing the use of technology with human connection and learning in the natural environment. Our junior secondary program includes targeted and personalised learning to maximise success and engagement for every student.

Our motto, “Learning today, leading tomorrow” reflects our shared belief in equity and excellence. We strive to develop our students into well-rounded, contributing community members and have attempted to capture this commitment to our community in our motto. Our motto also reflects achievement, life-long learning and leadership skills which will be developed in every student of Yarrabilba State Secondary College.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Deliver collaborative educational support with school-based staff and external providers to assist students transitioning into, within, and out of hospital and alternative education settings.
• Provide professional expertise and leadership to health teams, school communities, and external stakeholders to design and implement plans, programs, and procedures that support positive educational and lifelong learning outcomes.
• Lead the development and implementation of preventative and early intervention programs that respond to students' personal, social, emotional, and educational needs, fostering resilience and skill development.
• Promote and lead the use of age-appropriate, differentiated, and trauma-informed pedagogical practices to support student engagement, wellbeing, behaviour, and learning.
• Conduct assessments, observations, and consultations with students and families to inform educational adjustments, SET Plans, and best-practice support for learning, mental health, and social development.
• Provide leadership, case management, and accountability for comprehensive student support programs, including responses to complex circumstances, while engaging in ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.

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 previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

• SER678399_26T - Role Description (PDF, 229KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants