Qualified applicants are invited to express their interest in short term temporary and relieving Guidance Officer opportunities across the Metropolitan South Region.

This continuous talent pool is open to candidates who meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

Vacancies may be filled for periods of up to six months.
Applications will be reviewed throughout 2026 as needs arise.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an offer of employment or a formal assessment outcome.

The salary rate shown reflects full-time (1 FTE).

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

Continuous Applicant Pool - General Guidance and Wellbeing Guidance Officers

• Our region will actively review applications throughout 2026 as vacancies arise.
• Positions may range in duration up to six months. Any extensions to an appointment will not exceed 12 months.
• Locations include: Brisbane South, Redlands/Bayside Area, Ipswich, Rural Valley Area (parts of Lockyer Valley and Somerset Region).

Participating in the Pool 

• Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their current Line Manager to confirm support, and capacity to release.
• Applying to this pool does not guarantee employment or application assessment feedback.
• Applicants must withdraw their application if they are no longer available or interested.

To Apply

• Attach brief resume (maximum 3 page) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• Attach written response (maximum 2 page) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach certified copies of your relevant qualifications and transcript/s - e.g., Masters in Guidance and Couselling, or equivalent.
• Attach your responses to the short questions found in the Documents section of the ad.

About the Guidance Officer role

You will have responsibility for the following

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support, addressing educational, behavioural, career, mental health, and family issues. Advocate for students and offer recommendations to teachers and parents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and build partnerships with parents, staff, and external agencies to enhance student engagement, referral and access to programs, and comprehensive support.
• Counsel and assist students in decision-making for education, social-emotional development, and career pathways, providing ongoing guidance during implementation.
• Conduct observations and assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, or emotional needs, recommending educational adjustments and interventions.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 
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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR671109_25E - Role Description (PDF, 345KB)
  Role Description
  
  MSR671109_25E Questions (PDF, 153KB)
  Other