Victoria Point State High School is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Guidance Officer to join the team.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for a compassionate professional who is passionate about supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and success while working collaboratively with staff, families, and the wider school community.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Victoria Point State High School is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, high expectations, and continuous improvement where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Located in the Redlands community, the school offers a broad range of academic, sporting, creative, and STEM opportunities, supported by strong wellbeing programs and specialist excellence pathways.

Guided by its vision to Learn, Think, Perform, Belong, the school empowers students to achieve success and develop the skills needed for future learning, employment, and life.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Guidance Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, and success of students at Victoria Point State High School. This position has primary responsibility for the Year 8 and Year 12 cohorts, providing proactive and responsive support to students, families, and staff to ensure every student is known, supported, and able to achieve their personal and academic potential.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The successful Guidance Officer will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Expertise in counselling, mental health, and student wellbeing support.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and contemporary wellbeing practices.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational, case management, and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and student-centred practice.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people and families.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR692379_26E Role Description (PDF, 299KB)
  Role Description