Expressions of interest are being sought for 2026 short term temporary and relieving Senior Guidance Officer opportunities across the North Queensland Region.

This continuous applicant pool is open to candidates who meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

Vacancies may be filled for periods of up to six months.

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:

The Queensland Department of Education is committed to delivering a high-performing education system where every student can achieve and realise their full potential. We work in partnership with schools and communities to promote improved outcomes for all learners.

Your Role:

This continuous applicant pool is open to candidates who meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

This exciting opportunity will allow the successful applicants to live and work in beautiful North Queensland, whilst providing professional expertise and leadership to coordinate and support the delivery of high-quality guidance and counselling services in schools across the region. Senior Guidance Officers provide clinical and technical supervision to Guidance Officers, collaborate closely with Principals and regional teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives supporting student wellbeing, inclusion and engagement.

This position services all schools across the North Queensland Region and may require travel to a range of geographical locations, including regional, rural and remote settings, to provide supervision, professional learning and direct support where required.

Vacancies may be filled for periods of up to six months.

Applications will be reviewed throughout 2026 as needs arise.

Responsibilities include

• Coordinate and support the delivery of guidance and counselling services across schools in consultation with Principals
• Provide clinical and technical supervision to Guidance Officers, including psychoeducational, counselling and behaviour support practices
• Deliver direct guidance services to students where required and support complex case management
• Lead professional development, induction and mentoring programs for Guidance Officers
• Build and maintain effective multi-agency partnerships, including participation in SCAN teams and regional support networks

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

About You:

You are an experienced guidance professional who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and supervision capability
• Has highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Is confident supporting complex student wellbeing and learning needs
• Works collaboratively with school leaders and multidisciplinary teams
• Shows strong organisational and strategic planning skills

Benefits:

• Opportunity to provide regional leadership and influence system-wide practices
• Work across diverse school communities in North Queensland
• Professional growth through leadership and supervision responsibilities
• Flexible work arrangements (subject to operational requirements)

To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR687082_26E Role Description (PDF, 276KB)
  Role Description