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Central Queensland Region is currently seeking expressions of interest for a temporary relieving pool of Guidance Officers to join their regional team. Opportunities exist for relieving positions across the Central Queensland region as a Guidance Officer. This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest, and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 6 months. Contracts outside of major regional towns may have the opportunity for teacher accommodation. This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest, and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About The Department Of Education 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. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and throughout the employee lifecycle. About The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Advocate, provide 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. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel, and external support agencies to provide comprehensive support, case management, and referral services that optimise students'' access and engagement in educational programs. Provide counselling and referral services to assist students in decision-making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional, and career development, and offer ongoing support during the implementation of their decisions. Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental levels, or psychological and emotional status, in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant previous work history). Provide a 2-page response to the ''How you will be Assessed'' section of the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applicants need to be current Queensland Government employees to be eligible to apply. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment, employees must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. The 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. Occupational group: Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr