Guidance Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Education

Education

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Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the SchoolCraigslea State High School is a co-educational school of approximately 1100 students established in 1975.

At Craigslea State High School we believe that the success of a school community can be attributed to the collaborative nature in which students, parents and school staff work together for the common goal of success for all students.

The school's motto is 'Striving for Excellence' and our vision is for all students to become 'Active Citizens in a Global Society'.

We have a proud tradition of academic excellence, a culture of inclusiveness and high expectations for all students.

Craigslea State High School has a dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable teaching staff who are acknowledged as providing the very best academic standards for students.

We have built a strong philosophy about learning based on the belief that personal curiosity towards learning is at the heart of what it means to be a lifelong learner across all pursuits and inquiry.

About the Role

As a Guidance Officer, your key priorities will include:

Priority 1:
Identification, support and therapeutic intervention planning for students with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The Guidance Officer-Student Wellbeing will deliver therapeutic support to students with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This may include referring and liaising with external agencies to provide wraparound support system for the student.

Priority 2:
Provide advice and counselling on educational, behavioural, vocational, personal, social, family and mental health and wellbeing issues. This will be done through ongoing counselling support of students referred for mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Counselling may be provided individually or in a group format.

Priority 3:

Promotion, prevention, awareness and capacity building regarding mental health and wellbeing within the school community and school leadership teams.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

Interested? To apply:

Attach a brief resume no more than two pages including contact details for two referees (one of who should be your current supervisor).
Attach a maximum two page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the role priorities outlined in the Guidance Office role description.

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.
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