Yarrilee State School is seeking an experienced Guidance Officer for a part-time position to join our dedicated team. As a Guidance Officer, you will play a key role in providing expert advice, leadership, and professional support to students and the wider school community. You will bring a passion for delivering a comprehensive and responsive student support program, along with a strong commitment to engagement, connection, and improving learning outcomes.

Apply now to make a lasting impact in a supportive and student-focused school environment.

Job details

About the Department 

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.  

About the School 

Yarrilee State School has established itself as a leading educational institution at the forefront of schooling in Hervey Bay. With a dedicated community of staff and parents, we provide outstanding educational opportunities that support every student's learning journey. Our world-class curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students through differentiated teaching and effective resource allocation. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities, we seamlessly integrate information and communication technologies into everyday classroom practice. 

About The Role  

As the Guidance Officer, you will bring professional expertise, leadership, and support to the school community, playing a key role in developing and implementing plans and programs that help students achieve positive educational, developmental, and lifelong learning outcomes. As the Guidance Officer, you will collaborate with staff and stakeholders to design and deliver targeted programs that prioritise prevention and early intervention, addressing the personal, social, emotional, and educational needs of students. As the Guidance Officer, you will focus on fostering resilience and personal growth, helping students build the skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond. As the Guidance Officer, you will work part-time at 0.80 FTE, contributing meaningfully to student wellbeing and success within a supportive and dynamic school environment. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
• Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
• Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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. 
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached 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.

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.

• NCR651023_25T - Role Description (PDF, 268KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants