Darling Downs South West Region is seeking applicants for an expression of interest to fill a full-time temporary Guidance Officer vacancy within the Goondiwindi cluster.

The position will be based at Goondiwindi State School providing services to a circuit of primary and P10 schools including ECDP.

This position requires travel and applicants to have a current drivers license. Goondiwindi Guidance Officers are able to access vehicles for delivery of the service to the circuit and teacher accommodation is available within the town.

Goondiwindi is approximately 220km from Toowoomba and provides a range of amenities including Prep to year 12 educational facilities and medical services.

Job details

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

What We Are Looking For

We require a Guidance Officer who is able to work as part of the support teams across the schools while also being able to work independently to deliver high quality services. An applicant with knowledge of diverse learners, inclusive practices and supporting student's mental health and behavioural needs would be highly favourable.

About The Role

As a Guidance Officer, you have the opportunity to:

• Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes.
• Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies, are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs, and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.
• Applicants should refer to the How to apply and mandatory requirements for the role of the Guidance Officer outlined on the current role description. Applicants must have completed qualifications by the end of Semester 2, 2025 in line with the mandatory requirements of the Guidance Officer position. For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description. Please ensure you provide all items requested for this position.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• A brief resume, no longer than two pages, including email and phone contact details for three referees (one of whom must be your current supervisor, SGO, or Principal), highlighting the experience and skills you bring to the role.
• A written response, no longer than two pages, demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities in relation to the four key selection criteria.
• Evidence of current full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.   

For further information regarding the role, please contact Goondiwindi State School Principal, Marina Clarke on 0746777333 or Senior Guidance Officer, Tony Clearwater on 46163747.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR672772_25E - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description