We are seeking an experienced Senior Guidance Officer to lead the development and implementation of statewide initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality standards of practice by guidance officers and senior guidance officers.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined, with possible extension.

About the role

As the Senior Guidance Officer, you will have the demonstrated skills and knowledge to:

• Coordinate and maintain professional development for guidance and counselling skills.
• Provide direct guidance services to students in consultation with Principals.
• Work with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure effective guidance and counselling services are delivered to students.
• Support and coordinate the provision of guidance services to schools in collaboration with Principals.
• Develop and implement a system of technical and clinical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure the guidance services within the schools are appropriate. Psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management interventions may be the focus of that supervision.

About you

We are looking for a team member who has:

• Strong written and oral communication skills including an ability to produce high quality written responses when under time pressure.
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to provide high-level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and capacity to achieve results.
• A deep understanding of the work of guidance officers and senior guidance officers.
• Experience as a Senior Guidance Officer (highly desirable).

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

Interested? 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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

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. 
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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DOE637982_25T - Role Description (PDF, 407KB)
  Role Description