Guidance Officer - James Nash State High School (0.8 FTE)Education (Organisation site)North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionJames Nash State High School is seeking a temporary part-time Guidance Officer to join their team at 0.8 FTE and 40 hours per fortnight, for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. As the Guidance Officer, you will provide professional expertise, leadership, and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental, and lifelong learning outcomes. You will collaboratively negotiate, develop, and implement programs for students that focus on preventative and early intervention strategies, responsive to identified personal, social, emotional, and educational needs, and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Part-timeOccupational group: Education & TrainingClassification: Stream 2 /HO1Workplace Location: Wide BayJob ad reference: QLD/NCR601474/24TClosing date: 14-Nov-2024Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50Job duration: A period of 12 months unless otherwise determinedThe Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.About James Nash State High SchoolJames Nash State High School is located in the Wide Bay Region of Queensland, approximately 1 hour drive north of the Sunshine Coast, and is serviced by Education Queensland's North Coast region. Our school serves the communities of Glenwood to the North, Kilkivan to the West, Amamoor to the South, and Gympie to the East. Set on the northern outskirts of Gympie, James Nash High was founded in 1977 and has a current enrolment of 1300 students expected to grow to nearly 1400 by 2025.About the RoleThe school Guidance Officer service falls within a broader Wellbeing Team which includes: Student Wellbeing Professional, Youth Support Coordinator, Student Support Officer, School Based Health Nurse, and Chaplain. The wellbeing staff work closely together and with external agencies to support students and their engagement in schooling.As the Guidance Officer, you will have responsibility for the following: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 to provide a comprehensive support, case management, and referral service that optimizes student access and engagement in educational programs.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to ApplyApplicants are requested to provide:A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor);A maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section 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. When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr