Description:
We are seeking a permanent, part-time (0.40 FTE, 20 Hours) Guidance Officer - Wellbeing to commence immediately.
About the Department
The 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. 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 the School
Our school serves a diverse student population, with students eager to engage in enriching opportunities.
Our staff value collaborative professional working environment where student and staff wellbeing are prioritised.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer, your Wellbeing responsibilities include three key priority areas:
Identification, support and therapeutic intervention planning for students with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Provide advice and counselling on educational, behavioural, vocational, personal, social, family and mental health and wellbeing issues.
Provide support and ensure safety plans for the school context are implemented for students who are self-harming and/or at risk of suicide.
As the Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Please refer to the attached summary for Guidance Officer Wellbeing scope and specialisation.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.