Mackay West State School are seeking an experienced Guidance Officer for a temporary full-time position commencing 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

As a Guidance Officer you will be an integral part of our secondary teaching team, providing expertise, leadership and professional support to our students and school community.

You will bring a passion for providing a comprehensive and responsive student support program to our College, along with a strong desire to engage, connect and enhance learning outcomes for our students.

Job details

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. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Mackay West State School

Welcome to Mackay West State School, a proud and well respected educational institution, recognised across all sectors of education and the wider community for maintaining a consistent approach to academic, sporting and cultural excellence.

Every student learning, succeeding and thriving is Mackay West State School's vision. Since 1923, Mackay West State School has established a caring and supportive environment with professional personnel working in partnership with our parents and community to ensure that all students reach their potential. 

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
• Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
• Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, 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

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR598270_24T - Role Description (PDF, 171KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants