Are you interested in supporting students in rural and remote schools in the North Queensland Region?

Applications are currently being sought for Guidance Officers for the North Queensland Region Rural and Remote Guidance Pool for the 2027 year; various locations outside the city of Townsville.

You will have the opportunity to provide professional expertise, leadership, and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental, and lifelong learning outcomes.

Job details

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.

Your Role:

As a Guidance Officer, you will provide professional expertise, leadership, and support to school communities in North Queensland.

This role involves working collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and external agencies to ensure students have access to the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

This position may require itinerant travel across a designated circuit of schools or locations - outside the city of Townsville.

Guidance officers are specialist teachers who deliver a broad range of services to school community members. They contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage sensitive and complex student issues within an ethical framework.
• Is highly organised, with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Has experience in counselling, education, or student support services.
• Is committed to fostering inclusive practices and supporting diverse student needs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing counselling, psychoeducational assessments, and individualised support to students, addressing educational, behavioural, mental health, and family issues.
• Collaborating with parents, school personnel, and external agencies to deliver comprehensive support, case management, and referral services.
• Conducting assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, or psychological needs and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Assisting schools in implementing student protection, behaviour support policies, and individualised plans such as Educational Support Plans.
• Supporting secondary school students with Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, career development, and future pathway counselling.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements.

Interested? To Apply: 

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

• Please provide a certified copy of Masters Qualification.
• Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their current line manager and/or Principal prior to submitting an application. 
• Applicants should be aware that, if successful, release from their current role will be subject to operational requirements and consultation with their school or workplace.

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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR700005_26T - Role Description (PDF, 299KB)
  Role Description