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Guidance Officer - Wellbeing Workforce - North Queensland Region
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guidance Officer to join the Wellbeing Workforce in Mount Isa.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis.
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
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NQR641238/25P |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tim Rossow |
| Contact details | 0499 189 252 Access the National Relay Service |
About Us
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in Mount Isa. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Package work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students. The Student Wellbeing Package in place to ensure 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.
Benefits: What you can expect in return:
- Flexible work options
- Quality superannuation package (12.75%)
- Salary packaging options
- Ongoing and regular internal supervision including Primary Supervisor allocation for provisionally registered psychologists
- Peer supervision
- PD Allowance
- Work phone and laptop supplied
- The potential to apply for access to housing and relocation
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 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
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NQR641238_25P - Role Description (PDF, 169KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
