Rockhampton State High School is seeking the services of an experienced Guidance Officer for Semester 2, 2025, unless otherwise determined.

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

Job details

About Rockhampton State High School

At Rockhampton State High School, 'Respect Opportunity Challenge Knowledge Success is more than just our school vision; it's an ethos enthusiastically embraced by students, staff, and parents alike. In everything we do at Rocky High—academic, cultural, or sporting—we aim not just to fulfil but to exceed expectations. This commitment results in a safe, innovative, and engaging learning environment for all our students. Join us as we strive to achieve excellence for our students.
With more than 100 years of tradition behind us, our students thrive on the knowledge that they will always be supported by the Rocky High family.

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 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.

• CQR636355_25T - Role Description (PDF, 170KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants