Western Cape College, Weipa Secondary Campus is seeking Expressions of Interest for a compassionate, experienced and student-focused Guidance Officer to join our team and provide high-quality support to students across academic, social, emotional and wellbeing needs.

Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to student wellbeing are essential.

This role is an additional role for the College and for a period of 6 months commencing 21/1/27 and until 25/6/27 unless otherwise determined.

If you are passionate about helping young people reach their potential and thrive in a supportive school environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

Our College:

Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential boarding facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education.

Our vision is that all young people are well prepared for their futures with skills to progress purposefully on their chosen pathway, and we firmly believe in a strong foundation to learning being the stepping stone to future successes.

Your opportunity:

Guidance Officers contribute towards, and are accountable for the provision of a comprehensive student support program that is responsive to the identified and changing needs of students. The program will be negotiated with and authorised by a line manager, usually the Principal.

Guidance Officers are required to provide this service in collaboration with other school-based personnel and external support providers in a variety of educational contexts, including schools and alternative education programs.

Guidance Officers are required to participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or their nominee, to ensure the provision of ongoing professional support and development.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide student support and counselling by advocating for students and providing individualised counselling, guidance, psychoeducational assessment and recommendations relating to educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, career and family matters.
• Assess student needs and develop targeted interventions through observation, assessment and collaboration with students, families and school staff to identify learning, developmental, behavioural and wellbeing needs and develop appropriate adjustments, support plans and interventions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support and case management by working collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, families, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Learning teams and external agencies to coordinate referrals, interventions and supports that promote student engagement, inclusion and access to education.
• Support student wellbeing, protection and engagement by contributing to student protection processes, behaviour support, risk management, critical incident responses and strategies that support students experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioural or family circumstances.
• Support transitions and pathways by contributing to effective transitions between year levels, schools and educational settings, as well as supporting students with pathway planning, career development, SET planning and re-engagement in education where required.
• Build staff capability and collaborative practice by providing professional advice, consultation and guidance to teachers and school staff regarding student needs, adjustments, engagement, behaviour and wellbeing, and contributing to relevant professional learning and whole-school initiatives.

The Benefits

• Additional incentives under the Recognition of Remote Service Scheme
• Access to subsided accommodation.
• Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors.
• Relocation assistance.
• Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities.

Please refer to the attached role description for a full list of responsibilities.\ and mandatory requirements.

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' or 'Competencies' 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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
  
  FNR705205_26E Role Description (PDF, 301KB)
  Role Description