About the School: Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has established itself as one of Queensland's leading high schools with a proud record of academic, sporting and artistic achievement. PBC State High School is a large and dynamic secondary school of 2750 students and 191 teaching staff. At the heart of this success is our school culture which is woven around our school motto 'Nil Sed Optima' which means 'nothing but the best'. As a large school we have the distinct advantage of offering a wide range of opportunities that targets the interests and ability levels of every student. We offer a number of meaningful educational pathways and subjects that are aimed at all students becoming active and engaged citizens of the future. In addition, the school is situated between the pristine beaches of the southern and the luscious hinterland, and it's a great place to work. About the Role: You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.Provide specific support in secondary schools that may include involvement in the process of Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, career development and future pathway options counselling.Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records.Participate in relevant professional development, and prepare and implement professional and personal skill development programs and in service activities for administrators, teachers and parents.Guidance Officers (Intensive Behaviour Support) work collaboratively with other school-based support personnel to assess and address the needs of students requiring the most intensive behaviour support. 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 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.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr