Description:
Make a difference in the future of Queensland's educational outcomes. Provide mental health and wellbeing support across a range of educational settings. Maintain work life balance within a truly supportive, inclusive work environment!
Tagai State College is seeking to fill a permanent vacancy for the position of Guidance Officer - 0.7 FTE for Student Wellbeing and 0.3FTE general Guidance duties. If you are an energetic, enthusiastic and professional Guidance Officer, you have the opportunity to join the Tagai State College community commencing Term 2, 2025. The position is based on Thursday Island with travel to outer Islands an essential component of the role. Travel is via light aircraft, helicopter or ferry.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR629045/25P Closing date 13-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration Contact person Zoe Molgaard Contact details 07 4090 6555Access the National Relay Service
About the School:
Tagai State College located in the Torres Strait comprises 16 Primary and one Secondary campus. These campuses are spread across 48,000 square kilometres in the beautiful Torres Strait.
Your Role:
The successful applicant will contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community. You will be required to provide leadership, support and case management in responding to some of the most complex and challenging of circumstances including student protection matters, critical incidents and mental health issues. You will have the ability to form strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to develop and implement plans and programs that are responsive to the needs of students.
As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
- Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
- Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
- Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
- Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
- Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team
About the Benefits:
- Salary package commencing at $136,979 (1.0 FTE, pro-rata) plus locality allowances
- 12.5% superannuation available
- Generous relocation assistance on offer and support for individuals and families
- Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities
Highly desirable:
- A minimum of two (2) years full-time, or equivalent, teaching experience
- Current membership of the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA).
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.
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.