Guidance officers are specialists who
deliver a broad range of services to school community members. They contribute
to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program
that is responsive to the needs of the school community.
Guidance officers may work directly with
students in addition to working with a student's teachers, school support
personnel, family, other specialists or external support providers.
Support offered by guidance officers
includes providing advice and counselling on educational, behavioural,
personal, social, family, and mental health and wellbeing issues.
Completing
various assessments also
form an important part of the work guidance officers undertake to enhance
positive educational outcomes for all students.