Guidance Officers have unique expertise to work in schools and help all students in the areas of academic achievement, social, personal and career development.
The Guidance Officers provide a confidential service for personal counselling, case management, psychoeducational assessment, career guidance and support programs. This support focuses mainly on students; however, can also advise families and staff on accessing external services.
Some examples of support on offer includes:
Personal Counselling
- Issues could include but are not limited to: Emotional problems; family conflict; grief; stress management; self-concept / self-esteem; depression; anxiety; discrimination /harassment; conflict resolution and mediation; behaviour modification and anger management; abuse and trauma; and improving communication.
Case Management and Advocacy
- Supporting students through part time educational programs/ flexible arrangements.
- Referral of students to external agencies if necessary.
Psychoeducational Assessment
- Psychometric assessments
- Liaising with private specialists
- Conducting classroom observations
Career Guidance & Counselling
- Helping students to identify / clarify personal, educational and career goals.
- Supporting students in subject selections, SET planning, career conversations and planning for QTAC applications, university and employment.
Students can self-refer or be referred by parents, carers or teachers. Appointments can be made by email or phone by parents and caregivers and by our online referral form by students and teachers.
Kim Linaker
Years 10, 11, 12
Guidance Officer
Mon - Fri
(07) 3340 0431
Chrystene Conder
Years 7, 8, 9
Guidance Officer
Monday - Friday
(07) 3340 0447
Contact Us
GuidanceOfficer@rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au