Metropolitan North Region is calling for suitably qualified applicants for Senior Guidance Officers to fill short-term vacancies during Term 4, 2026 and the 2027 school year.

Selected candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available.

Please ensure you have consulted with your line manager regarding potential release before applying.

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.

Your opportunity:

• Support the ongoing development of guidance and counselling capabilities through relevant professional learning and development activities.
• Deliver student-focused guidance and counselling services in consultation with Principals and school-based Guidance Officers.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support the effective delivery and coordination of guidance and counselling services across schools.
• Establish and maintain appropriate supervision processes to support the quality and suitability of guidance services, including psychoeducational, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management practices.
• Build and maintain collaborative networks across relevant agencies and disciplines, including participation in regional SCAN teams, to support coordinated responses to complex student needs.

Please view the role descriptionf for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply: 

• 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 'How you will be assessed' section of 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR703236_26T Role Description (PDF, 296KB)
  Role Description