A unique opportunity is available for a Guidance Officer at Blackwater State School and Woorabinda State School on a permanent full-time basis.

The successful applicant will work as part of a Student Support team, and will have a commitment to First Nations education and an unrelenting resolve to foster prosperous partnerships to close the gap for First Nations children in academic and health and wellbeing outcomes.

The position will be based at Blackwater State School, with travel required to Woorabinda State School.

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong flexibility, independence, leadership, change management and communication skills and be able to commence duties by the start of Term 2, 2025.

Job details

About Blackwater State School

At Blackwater State School, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture grounded in the core values of respect, responsibility, effort, and safety. These values guide our interactions and shape the positive, supportive learning environment we aim to provide. We are dedicated to offering a well-rounded education that addresses not only academic growth but also the social and emotional development of each student.

Our experienced and passionate staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional teaching and learning opportunities, while also offering a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and personal development.

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 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.

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 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. 

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.

• CQR629802_25P - Role Description (PDF, 170KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants