Guidance Officer - Pimlico State High School
About the job
Pimlico State High School's Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team is excited to welcome a Guidance Officer to their team for the remainder of the year. This job is all about providing vital leadership in delivering a comprehensive student support program that addresses the evolving needs of students. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, the Guidance Officer will play a key role in supporting student mental health and wellbeing, career education, subject selection, and pathways, primarily focusing on Year 8 and 11 students.
You'll be responsible for
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Advocating and providing counselling
Advocating, providing counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support, recommendations, and advice to students, teachers, and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health, and family issues.🤝
Facilitating effective partnerships
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel, and external support agencies to provide comprehensive support, case management, and referral services.📝
Conducting assessments
Conducting activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental levels, or psychological and emotional status, making recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.Key criteria
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Guidance and counselling experience
Demonstrated experience providing guidance and counselling support to students.View
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Collaboration skills
Proven ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.View
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Mental health expertise
Knowledge of mental health issues and interventions for students.View
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