Norfolk Island Central School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Guidance Officer to join our student support team. In this vital role, you will work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality services across Prep to Year 12.

You will lead the coordination of school-based and external support services, with a focus on inclusive practices, mental health support, behavioural needs, senior pathways, and psychometric assessment.

If you have experience supporting diverse learners and are ready to make a real impact in a unique island community, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Darling Downs South West Region is seeking experienced and/or enthusiastic applicants for an expression of interest to fill a full-time temporary Guidance Officer vacancy for Norfolk Island Central School - Prep to Year 12. The position is for a twelve-month period, however, has the possibility of extension.

Who We Are:

Norfolk Island Central School is a unique and inclusive Kindergarden to Year 12 school located on the beautiful and remote Norfolk Island. As the island's only school, it plays a vital role in the community, offering a comprehensive education from Kindergarten through to Year 12. The school is committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and fostering a strong sense of belonging, while embracing the island's rich cultural heritage and close-knit community values.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.
• 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. 

Submit Your Application:

Please submit - using size 12 font, Times New Roman:

• Attach a brief resume, no more than 2 pages, including contact details (Email and Phone Number) for 3 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) highlighting the experience and skills that you bring to the role
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• 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.

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.

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 Applicant Information Package 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
  
  DSR659980_25T Role Description (PDF, 209KB)
  Role Description