Ormeau Woods State High School is seeking a Guidance Officer to provide direct support to students for mild to moderate mental health difficulties under the Student Wellbeing Workforce. They will add to the support already available to students and become an integral part of the school's existing school-based support team. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 9 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

At Ormeau Woods State High School, we value excellence in our four key school pillars: Academic, Culture, Sport, and Community. We are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive in each of these areas.

We offer a dynamic and flexible learning environment tailored to meet the needs of modern learners. Students have access to pathways that prepare them for university, vocational careers, or industry-focused opportunities. Partnerships with universities, TAFE, and training organisations allow students to participate in School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships. Our Excellence Academy programs in Academic, Dance, Fine Arts, Media Industries, Soccer, and Rugby League nurture exceptional talent, helping students excel in their chosen fields.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessment and targeted support to students, and expert advice to parents and school staff across educational, behavioural, mental health, wellbeing and career development domains.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated case management, referrals and partnerships with families, schools and external agencies to maximise student engagement and access to education.
• Assess student learning, developmental, behavioural and psychological needs through observation and formal assessment to inform recommendations, educational adjustments, interventions and individualised support plans.
• Support schools in the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, gifted education, risk management, transition planning and intensive behaviour support, including responses to critical incidents and alternative education pathways.
• Uphold ethical and legal responsibilities through professional record keeping, confidentiality and information sharing, while engaging in ongoing professional development and providing training and guidance to staff, parents and school communities.

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 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.

• SER678236_26T - Role Description (PDF, 230KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants