Join the North Queensland Region’s Temporary Relieving Pool for 2027.

We are seeking experienced guidance professionals for temporary and relieving opportunities across the region in 2027.

Applicants to the Temporary Relieving Pool 2027 may be considered for opportunities arising from temporary vacancies, relieving arrangements and backfill requirements, subject to operational needs.
Opportunities may span regional, rural and remote school communities across North Queensland.

This is a temporary opportunity from 27 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About us:

The North Queensland Region spans a diverse range of school communities and geographical locations, providing opportunities to work across regional, rural and remote settings.

Senior Guidance Officers work closely with Principals, regional teams and multidisciplinary partners to strengthen guidance and counselling services and support student wellbeing, inclusion and engagement across the region.

Your opportunity:

Applicants to the Temporary Relieving Pool 2027 may be considered for opportunities arising from temporary vacancies, relieving arrangements and backfill requirements, subject to operational needs.

As a Senior Guidance Officer, you will:

• coordinate and support the delivery of high-quality guidance and counselling services across schools.
• provide clinical and technical supervision to Guidance Officers.
• support complex student wellbeing and learning needs, including complex case management.
• lead professional development, induction and mentoring for Guidance Officers.
• build effective partnerships with school leaders, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• contribute to regional initiatives supporting student wellbeing, inclusion and engagement.

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

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page maximum written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR700734_26T Role Description (PDF, 383KB)
  Role Description