Varsity College is seeking an experienced Guidance Officer on our Primary Campus, Years P-4 for a full-time temporary position until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

As a Guidance Officer at Varsity College, you will be an integral part of both our primary and secondary teaching team, providing expertise, leadership and professional support to our students and school community.

You will bring a passion for providing a comprehensive and responsive student support program to our college, along with a strong desire to engage, connect and enhance learning outcomes for our students.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Varsity College, is a Prep to Year 12 (split campus) school which prides itself on a strong history of academic, sporting, cultural and community excellence.

Our college has high expectations in terms of achievement, behaviour and appearance and all members of the College community understand and support our high expectations culture.

Our rich and rigorous programs position our students to achieve outstanding results and graduate well prepared for success beyond school. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students successfully achieve, no matter what it takes.

Our high academic achievement is a testament to our dedicated teachers who take great pride in creating rich and engaging educational programs that provide appropriate intellectual challenges and encourage all students to continually flourish within an environment of equity and excellence.

About the Role:

• 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 view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the below questions:

1. Capacity to provide leadership that enables the effective delivery of whole-of-school educational programs and services that support the inclusion of all students.
2. Capacity for effective counselling and individual case management involving a multidisciplinary approach, within an environment of competing priorities.
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community. Queensland Government
4. Capacity to develop and implement student support programs and services for students with high support needs that reflect best practice and that align with departmental policies and procedures.

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
  
  SER685131_26T Role Description (PDF, 279KB)
  Role Description