The Department of Education in the North Queensland region is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guidance Officer to join the Wellbeing Workforce at Kirwan State High School.

This role is offered on a temporary part-time or full-time basis and will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting early intervention service and making an incredible difference in the lives of young people, then this is the role for you.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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.

About Us

The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in school.

Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Package work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

The Student Wellbeing Package is in place to ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

Your opportunity

As the Wellbeing Guidance Officer you will

• Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning.
• Provide services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.

Guidance Officers provide a unique source of expertise and experience requiring a background, including:

• High level of teaching ability
• Advanced individual and group counselling skills, and
• Sophisticated interpersonal and personal abilities

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.

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
  
  NQR690546_26T - Role Description (PDF, 383KB)
  Role Description