The successful candidate will 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. In this role, you will 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. This temporary part-time (0.8 FTE) role consists of 20 hours per week.

Job details Position status Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /GO2
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/FNR367901/21T
Closing date 06-Apr-2021
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration From 19 April 2021 until 10 December 2021 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Frank Brunetto
Contact details (07) 4058 4308
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About Tropical North Learning Academy, Smithfield State High School

Tropical North Learning Academy, Smithfield State High School is a high performing secondary school providing quality education and excellent outcomes for our students.

We have a unique partnership through the Tropical North Learning Academy, with Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University. Together we offer quality, seamless education for our local community from early years through to university and other adult career pathways.

We are a high performing secondary school in the Cairns Northern Beaches area, just 15km from the Cairns city centre.

Your Opportunity

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.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration as a teacher in Queensland. For more information please

. * Teachers working in
(including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information please .

AND one of the following:

• Completed coursework Masters, majoring in guidance and counselling, or an equivalent completed coursework Masters including study in the areas of psychoeducational assessment, counselling and mental health. OR
• General or provisional registration as a psychologist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychology Board. OR
• an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four or five year qualification in psychology that will enable general registration as a psychologist following completion of a board approved internship or accredited sequence of study.

To apply please attach the following:

• 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.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

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.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

Queensland Government