We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable and highly skilled Guidance Officer to join our school support team and play a vital role in promoting student wellbeing, engagement and success. The successful applicant will provide professional counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessment and targeted support to students experiencing educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and personal challenges. We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable and highly skilled Guidance Officer to join our school support team and play a vital role in promoting student wellbeing, engagement and success. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About Us

Coombabah State High School is a vibrant and caring learning community. We are located in a spacious, natural environment. At Coombabah High, we promote belonging. We are community focused. Together we celebrate our talents and achievements, support and encourage each other. Our students and families' cultures, perspectives and experiences shape and enrich our school.

We value the strong, supportive relationships we have built within our school and wider community. Our academic, sporting, cultural and industry links offer opportunities for each student to gain the skills and experience they need to thrive in a rapidly changing, globalised world.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide professional counselling, advocacy and psychoeducational assessment to support students' educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, family and career development needs, offering evidence-based recommendations and guidance to students, staff and parents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, school personnel, families and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive case management, referrals and targeted interventions that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and access to learning.
• Identify and assess individual student needs through observation, assessment and consultation, developing and recommending appropriate educational adjustments, behaviour support strategies, individualised learning plans and interventions.
• Provide specialised leadership and support in student protection, critical incidents, risk management, intensive behaviour support, career development and educational transitions, including pathways into alternative education and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Promote a proactive and supportive school culture through professional development, staff and parent education, and the provision of specialist advice, while maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality and accurate records in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and

• A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description. 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

• SER706941_26E - Role Description (PDF, 300KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants