Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students across the Clermont community.

This full-time Guidance Officer role is based at Clermont State High School and provides valuable support across Clermont State School, Mistake Creek State School and Kilcummin State School.

If you are passionate about supporting student wellbeing, engagement and success across a diverse school community, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now and bring your expertise to this rewarding opportunity.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About us:

Clermont State High School is a great school, with committed and dedicated staff who care deeply about each and every child.

Testament to this are our school results. Our staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality inclusive teaching and support practices that build positive interactions between staff and students.

We are proud that every child leaves Clermont State High School with a meaningful pathway for future success; whether that be university, further training or the workforce.

Your opportunity:

• Provide counselling, advocacy and individualised support to students, while offering advice and recommendations to students, teachers and parents regarding educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive student support, case management and referral services that promote student engagement and access to education.
• Undertake student observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify learning, developmental, behavioural or emotional needs and inform appropriate educational adjustments, interventions and individualised support plans.
• Support the implementation of student protection, behaviour support, risk management and transition processes, including assistance with critical incidents, alternative education pathways and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Provide specialised support for students' educational and future pathways, including SET planning and career development, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality, professional records and compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements.

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

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR703633_26T Role Description (PDF, 300KB)
  Role Description