North Queensland Region Department of Education is seeking suitably qualified Guidance Officers for various school vacancies in the Townsville and surrounding areas.

These roles are offered until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. Please note that travel may be required for these roles.

Job details

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

About the Role

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in the North Queensland Region? We are seeking dedicated Guidance Officers (multiple positions) across various school contexts, including Primary, Secondary and Alternative Settings in Townsville and other areas of North Queensland. Link to further information about working in the North Qld Region:https://teach.qld.gov.au/teach-in-state-schools/our-schools-and-locations/education-regions/north-queensland-region

In this role you will play a key part in fostering strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the wider community. Your expertise in student learning, wellbeing, and leadership will support both individual and school-wide success. You will lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, programs and initiatives that empower students to achieve positive educational, developmental and lifelong outcomes.

Guidance Officers are specialist teachers who:

• 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.
• Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
• Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.

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. 

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

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.

• NQR639091_25E - Role Description (PDF, 169KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants