Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by joining a dedicated school community as a temporary full-time Guidance Officer. In this rewarding role, you'll use your professional expertise to support student wellbeing, resilience and educational success through early intervention, collaborative partnerships and tailored support programs that help every student thrive.

This role is offered until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About us:

Norfolk Island Central School is a unique P-12 school. Our school motto is 'Play the Game' and places a strong emphasis on progressive education. Our school works in close partnership with our community to provide a broad-ranging curriculum encompassing educational, sporting and cultural experiences.

The uniqueness of the Norfolk Island community with its Polynesian and Bounty history is reflected through the school. Traditions are honoured and we promote the maintenance of this culture for future generations, including the teaching of Norf'k Language and Culture from Prep to Year 9.

Our parents know the importance of education and provide a wonderful level of support for the school. Our school aims to be not just a member of, but also an exemplary example and participant in, our proud community.

Your opportunity:

Darling Downs South West Region is seeking experienced 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.

We require a Guidance Officer who is able to work as part of the support team at Norfolk Island Central School while also being able to work independently to deliver high quality services.  The Guidance Officer provides a leadership role in supporting the coordination of school based and external services at Norfolk Island Central School.  An applicant with knowledge of diverse learners - Prep to Senior Schooling, inclusive practices, psychometric assessment processes, mental health support, senior pathways and behavioural needs would be highly favourable.

As a Guidance Officer, you have the opportunity to:

• provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes; and
• collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies, are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs, and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.

For information regarding the role please contact Norfolk Island Central School Principal Sally-Ann Thompson, Email: principal@norfolkislandcs.eq.edu.au; Phone:  07 6723 23000.

For information regarding the technical and clinical aspects of the role, please contact Darling Downs South West Senior Guidance Officer - Annette Woodrow, Email: annette.woodrow@qed.qld.gov.au; Phone: 0457562154.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume (maximum of 2 pages) including contact details for 3 referees (Email and Mobile Phone number) (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history and highlight the experience and skills that you bring to the role);
• A written response, no more than 2 pages, demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria;
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description; and
• Copy of academic transcript of COMPLETED relevant qualification.

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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Application Kit
  
  DSR700575_26T - Role Description (PDF, 300KB)
  Role Description