The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guidance Officer to join the Wellbeing Workforce at Kirwan State High School.

This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis to the end of the school year.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting early intervention service and making an incredible difference in the lives of young people, then this is the role for you.

Job details

This is a temporary part-time (0.6 FTE) position, until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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.

About Us

The focus of the role is to provide support for students experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns at school.

Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Package work as part of a school's established student support team to enhance the wellbeing and mental health supports available to students.

The Student Wellbeing Package ensures that every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

About the Role

As the Wellbeing Guidance Officer, you will:

• Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning.
• Provide services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.

About You

Guidance Officers provide a unique source of expertise and experience requiring a background that includes a:

• high level of teaching ability
• advanced individual and group counselling skills and
• sophisticated interpersonal and personal abilities.

Mandatory requirements

Current FULL registration as a teacher in Queensland and ONE of the following:

• Completed coursework Masters, majoring in guidance and counselling, or an equivalent completed coursework Masters including study in the areas of psychoeducational assessment, counselling and mental health
  OR
• General or provisional registration as a psychologist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychology Board
  OR
• an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four- or five-year qualification in psychology, that at the time of completion, would enable general registration as a psychologist following completion of a board approved internship or accredited sequence of study.

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

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR679978_26T - Role Description (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description