Frenchville State School is seeking a dynamic and motivated Guidance Officer to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about building strong relationships and contributing to a collaborative, student-focused culture. You will work alongside a highly skilled and committed team to design and implement preventative and early intervention strategies that address students’ personal, social, emotional, and educational needs. Your work will support student resilience and foster personal growth in a positive and inclusive 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 

Frenchville State School is a dynamic, future-focused learning community driven by the vision, Together We Shape Tomorrow. We value Balance, Resilience and Curiosity, nurturing the whole child through our well-established Be G.R.E.A.T framework for learning and wellbeing. Our school motto, Pride, Honesty, Persistence, reflects our commitment to high standards across academics, sport and the arts. With clear expectations of being Safe, Respectful and Responsible, we foster a supportive and positive school culture. Staff at Frenchville are part of a collaborative team dedicated to lifelong learning, innovation and preparing students for the future. It's a place where educators grow, lead and thrive.  

Your Responsibilities 

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

• 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.
• Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans. 

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.

• CQR652339_25T - Role Description (PDF, 268KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants