Alexandra Hills State High School is seeking a Guidance Officer - Student Wellbeing to join our team, to make a meaningful impact supporting student wellbeing and success in a collaborative school community.

The Guidance Officer employed in this role will provide direct support for students with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.8FTE), 40 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Alexandra Hills State High School is a well-established school located in the bayside city of Redlands.

While we have traditions of which we are justly proud, our school is a dynamic, innovative organisation where we strive together with students and their families to ensure that all students are offered the educational experience which best meets their individual needs.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This is a specialist role whose day-to-day activities, responsibilities and role include:

• Identification, support and therapeutic intervention planning for students' mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Provide advice and counselling on educational, behavioural, vocational, personal, social, family and mental health and wellbeing issues for students with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Provide support and ensure safety plans for the school context are implemented for students who are self-harming and/or at risk of suicide.
• Support promotion, prevention, awareness and capability building regarding mental health and wellbeing within the school community and school leadership teams.
• Provide and facilitate wellbeing initiatives, such as Mental Health Week and school-based programs.
• Provide support and counselling for students individually or in small group settings.

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 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.

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
  
  MSR684406_26T Role Description (PDF, 280KB)
  Role Description