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The Senior Guidance Officer plays a key role in the region''s delivery of guidance services. The role is line managed by the Deputy Principal Education Officer: Student Services.About The DepartmentThe 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. This commitment starts with recruitment and selection, which may involve various assessment methods, including reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and throughout the employee lifecycle.You will be responsible for leading activities and delivering key tasks such as:Coordinating and maintaining professional development related to guidance and counselling skills.Providing direct guidance services to students, as determined through consultation with Principals.Collaborating with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure effective guidance and counselling services for students.Supporting the provision of guidance and counselling services in schools in consultation with Principals.Developing and implementing a system of technical and clinical supervision in collaboration with Principals, focusing on psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling, and behaviour management interventions.Participating in regional Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) teams as required and promoting effective multi-agency networks to address complex educational, personal, and vocational needs.Designing and implementing training, induction, and supervisory programs for Guidance Officers.Mandatory RequirementsCurrent full registration as a teacher in Queensland. More information is available at www.qct.edu.au or by calling 1300 720 944.QualificationsCompleted coursework Master''s degree in guidance and counselling, or an equivalent Master''s including psychoeducational assessment, counselling, and mental health.OR general or provisional registration as a psychologist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).OR an APAC-accredited four- or five-year qualification in psychology, enabling general registration following an internship or accredited study sequence.Application ProcessAttach a brief resume with contact details for two referees familiar with your work.Attach a two-page written statement responding to the role description.We encourage applicants to share any support needed to make our recruitment process inclusive. Applications are valid for 12 months and may be considered for similar vacancies. Recruitment agencies are not accepted. A current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) is required for regulated employment. The Department promotes a family-inclusive workplace and values diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr