Goodna Special School is seeking a passionate, compassionate and dedicated Guidance Officer to join our school community and play a pivotal role in supporting the wellbeing, engagement and educational success of our students. As the Guidance Officer, you will provide professional counselling, guidance and support to students experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, psychological and learning challenges, while working collaboratively with families, teachers, school leaders and external agencies to develop effective support strategies. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us

Goodna Special School has been operating since 1974 with 403 students currently enrolled. The school is divided into five junctures which are based on the ages of our students. Our school provides the highest possible quality of educational programs for the students who attend the school. The school has an explicit agenda to improve the quality of teaching and to lift the level of learning achievement by our students.

We have a range of specialist subject areas that include Health and Physical Education, Science, Technologies (Bush School), and The Arts (Visual and Performing). All students engage with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 as well as a focus on teaching functional literacy and numeracy in order to equip our students with skills that will assist them throughout their lives. 

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide specialised counselling, advocacy and assessment services to support students' educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and career development needs, offering evidence-informed recommendations and strategies to students, families and school staff.
• Collaborate with families, school personnel and external agencies as part of a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate case management, referrals and targeted interventions that improve student wellbeing, engagement and access to learning.
• Undertake student observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental needs and psychological or emotional concerns, recommending appropriate educational adjustments, individualised support plans and interventions.
• Provide leadership and specialised support in student wellbeing and protection, including behaviour support, risk management, critical incidents, emergency responses, gifted and talented education, intensive behaviour support and transitions between educational settings.
• Promote positive educational and future pathways through career counselling, Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, professional learning and capacity building for staff and families, while maintaining ethical practice, confidentiality and professional record keeping in accordance with legislative and departmental requirements.

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 1-page written statement in response to 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.

• MSR706271_26T - Role Description (PDF, 301KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants