Support student success in Central Queensland - join the team at Glenmore State School.

Glenmore State School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Guidance Officer (0.6 FTE) to join our dynamic Student Support and Wellbeing Team.

You will work collaboratively to provide targeted support for students and help drive our inclusive, student-centred approach to wellbeing and engagement. Your contribution will be critical to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn every day.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position for the remainder of Semester 2, until 12 December 2025, with possibility of extension.

Our School

Glenmore State School is a vibrant primary school in Rockhampton, catering to a diverse Prep to Year 6 student population.  We take pride in our team-oriented culture, supporting staff to grow both professionally and personally, in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and open communication. Our proactive Student Support and Wellbeing Team is energetic and deeply committed to ensuring every child is equipped to thrive. Grounded in trauma-informed practice, wraparound support, and inclusive education, our approach ensures every child is seen, heard, and supported -academically, socially, and emotionally. 

About the role

As Guidance Officer (0.6 FTE), you will:

• Play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and engagement through individual support, team collaboration and whole-school initiatives
• Provide counselling and support for students with social, emotional, behavioural or academic needs
• Collaborate with the Student Support and Wellbeing Team to design and implement proactive, targeted initiatives
• Engage with families, staff and external agencies to coordinate support and build strong partnerships
• Conduct assessments and contribute to personalised student planning
• Participate in case management, school-based support meetings and referral processes
• Champion a safe, respectful and inclusive school culture aligned with the school's values

Essential requirements:

• Current Queensland teacher registration and relevant Guidance Officer qualifications (or commitment to completing)
• Experience in student support or counselling within a school setting
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and complex student needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and follow through on support plans

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with the Berry Street Education Model, Zones of Regulation or Smiling Mind practices
• Confidence using OneSchool and Department of Education systems
• Experience working in diverse and complex school communities
• Knowledge of student protection, critical incident response and proactive wellbeing planning
• Ability to conduct assessments of students to inform tailored support and intervention strategies.

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

To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description.

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).
Our Department 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
  
  CQR650379_25T - Role Description (PDF, 410KB)
  Role Description