An opportunity is available to join the Metropolitan South Region as a Senior Guidance Officer - Student Services.

This role, based in the Metropolitan South Region, involves coordinating and supporting the provision of guidance and counselling services to schools in consultation with Principals.

Additionally, you will develop and implement a system of clinical and technical supervision, in collaboration with Principals, to ensure that guidance practices are appropriate.

This role is until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department 

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.  

Your Opportunity 

As the Senior Guidance Officer - Student Services, you will:

• Coordinate and support the provision of guidance and counselling services to schools in consultation with Principals.
• Develop and implement a system of clinical and technical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure that guidance practices are appropriate.

The Senior Guidance Officer reports to the nominated delegate of the Regional Director. When delivering a direct guidance service, the Senior Guidance Officer reports to the Principal of the school in which that service is delivered.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Senior Guidance Officer - Student Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Coordinating and supporting the provision of guidance and counselling services to schools in consultation with Principals.
• Developing and implementing a system of clinical and technical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure that guidance practices are appropriate.
• Coordinating and maintaining the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills.
• Providing direct guidance services to students as determined through consultation with Principals.
• Working with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students.
• Possesses strong leadership and effective management skills, with a commitment to achieving student-focused goals.
• Demonstrates expertise in clinical and technical supervision, including psycho-educational assessment, intervention, and behaviour management support.

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

Interested? 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) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR643386_25T - Role Description (PDF, 263KB)
  Role Description