Alexandra Hills State High School is seeking a passionate and committed Guidance Officer on a temporary full-time basis, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

You will bring a passion for providing a comprehensive and responsive student support program to our school, along with a strong desire to engage, connect and enhance learning outcomes for our students.

Job details

About Alexandra Hills State High School

Alexandra Hills State High School is committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities, creating pathways to suit individual student needs and inspiring all students to achieve personal success. We have a proud record of academic, artistic and sporting achievement, and offer a wide range of extra-curricular programs including music, chess, robotics, community-service initiatives and cultural clubs.

At our Centre of Excellence in Automation and Robotics, we deliver dynamic and innovative programs, with students benefiting from cutting-edge resources and unique opportunities through industry and university partnerships. Our vibrant Dance Academy program continues to produce numerous regional and state titles.

We invite you to join us on an incredible journey where our vision of ‘Creating Pathways, Inspiring Success' ensures that every student has the opportunity to excel in their chosen field of interest and become the best they can be.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed leader for the position of Guidance Officer. They will offer one on one support for students, contribute to student success in the areas of learning, wellbeing and engagement.

As Guidance Officer, there will also be strategic components to the role including career education, transitions from primary schools, Year 13, parent and community engagement and youth mental health and welling.

Responsibilities include, but are 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, facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school staff 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.

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg 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. 

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.

• MSR639941_25T - Role Description (PDF, 170KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants