Northern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) is seeking to fill a vacancy for the position of Guidance Officer - Student Wellbeing (0.4FTE) across the 3 campuses of the college and General Guidance (0.6 FTE) at Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo Primary Campus.

Make a meaningful impact on educational outcomes in Queensland while providing mental health and wellbeing support to students, and enjoying work life balance within a truly supportive, inclusive work environment.

Experienced, energetic and professional Guidance Officers are encouraged join the NPASC community from Term 3, 2026 until end the end of Term 4, 2027.

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Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 3 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

The College

Northern Peninsular Area State College is situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula.  The College (NPASC) is a K-12 College with 3 campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Primary Campuses have Kindy to Year 6, while Year 7 - 12 secondary student needs are met by the Senior Campus in Bamaga.  All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.

The Role

The successful applicant will contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that responds to the needs of the school community.

You will provide leadership, support and case management in some of the most complex and challenging circumstances, including student protection matters, critical incidents and mental health concerns.

As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns and build strong, productive relationships with key stakeholders to develop and implement plans and programs that support student wellbeing and success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
• Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
• Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
• Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
• Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team

The Benefits

• Generous salary package plus locality allowances
• Generous relocation assistance and support for individuals and families
• Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one referee must be your current line manager).
• 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 qualifications/registration 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 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
  
  FNR690923_26T - Role Description (PDF, 384KB)
  Role Description