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Guidance Officer - Mareeba State High School
Far North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mareeba State High School are welcoming applications for a Guidance Officer to join our school community. The successful candidate will be based at Mareeba State High School and work as a member of our Student Services team supporting students in junior secondary. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 17 September 2027, unless otherwise determined. If you are passionate about providing 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 we invite you to apply.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR705900/26T |
| Closing date | 12-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 17 September 2027 unless otherwise determine |
| Contact person | Peter THOMPSON |
| Contact details | 07 4086 2777 Access the National Relay Service |
About Us
Mareeba State High School is an inclusive school with a great history of providing opportunities for every student. We are proud of our academic achievement, extensive curriculum, cultural richness, professional teaching, innovative practices, sporting champions and creative brilliance, all within a disciplined and caring environment.
Our school is proudly a part of the rural landscape of the Mareeba Shire. With an enrolment of around 800, students are provided with a personal approach which caters for their individual needs.
Providing each student with a pathway for personal success and achievement that continues in their life beyond school is guided by our school vision to develop quality education through a partnership of staff, students, family and the community. We aim to help students develop as independent life-long learners, who are morally and socially responsible, employable, and capable of making a positive contribution to our changing society.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but 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.
- Conduct activities such as student observation 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 refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
- A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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.
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FNR705900_26T - Role Description (PDF, 299KB)
Role Description
Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants
