Are you interested in joining a dynamic leadership team in Central Queensland region which supports wellbeing and student engagement?
br> An opportunity exists for an aspiring applicant to work as a Senior Guidance Officer in the Rockhampton area on a 6 month contract from 14 July 2025 to 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

The successful applicant will be based at the Rockhampton regional office for the duration of the contract. The position is based in the Rockhampton regional office and the successful applicant will be working with a team of SGO's, both locally and regionally.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and maintain the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills.
• Provide direct guidance services to students as determined through consultation with Principals.
• Work with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students.
• Coordinate and support the provision of guidance and counselling services to school in consultation with Principals.

About You

In order to be considered, the applicant has to have the mandatory qualifications to be eligible to work as a Guidance Officer in the QLD education system and have current or recent experience in the Guidance Officer or Senior Guidance Officer role.

Applicants are required to be experienced in psychometric assessments, case management processes, and knowledgeable on departmental policies and procedures that relate directly to guidance duties.  Good verbal and written communication are also essential.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a CV; and
• A 1-page response outlining their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

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

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR643382_25E - Role Description (PDF, 167KB)
  Role Description