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Guidance Officer - Western Suburbs State Special School
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Join our supportive school community.
Western Suburbs State Special School are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Guidance Officer to join our Student and Staff Support Team starting 22 January 2026.
In this permanent role, you will provide counselling, assessment, and individualised support to students, while working closely with families, staff, and
external agencies to enhance engagement and wellbeing.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South,Brisbane - West |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR655366/25P |
| Closing date | 02-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rachel Dougherty |
| Contact details | 0409129804 Access the National Relay Service |
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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.
About the School
Our school supports students with disabilities from Prep to Year 12, offering a wide range of tailored programs that meet diverse needs.
Located in Durack, with convenient access to Brisbane's amenities and local services, we are the largest Special School in the Metropolitan Region.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer, you will apply expertise in assessment, intervention, and counselling to address diverse student needs, build strong partnerships within and beyond the school, and contribute to whole-school programs that foster inclusion, engagement, and ethical practice.
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 response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.
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 applicant information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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MSR655366_25P - Role Description (PDF, 345KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
