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Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR559710/24T Closing date 08-May-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 8 Jul 2024 to 27 Jun 2025 Contact person Michael Starr Contact details (07) 4081 5244
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About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Woree State High School
Our moderate school population provides a more personal and individual approach for all students, whilst maintaining the full range of curriculum offerings. We are proud of our academic standards, our modern curriculum, our cultural richness, our professional teaching, our innovative practices, our sporting champions, and our creative brilliance, all within a disciplined and caring environment.
About the Role
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
- Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.
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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume (2 page max) including the contact details for 2 current referees, (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A maximum 2 A4 pages suitability statement 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- FNR559710_24T - Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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