Job Reference QLD/FNR670126/25E

Closing date December 11, 2026

Location Far North Qld

Status

Contract

Contact

0448 543 198

About this job

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

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

To Apply

• Attach brief resume (maximum 3 page) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• Attach written response (maximum 2 page) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach certified copies of your relevant qualifications and transcript/s
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).

Participating in this Pool

• Submitting an application indicates interest in short-term temporary or relieving Guidance Officer opportunities within the Far North Queensland Region.
• Applicants must withdraw their application if they are no longer available or interested.
• Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
• Once a completed application is received, an interview may be requested.
• Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
• Responses contribute to the ongoing continuous applicant pool.

About the Guidance Officer role

You will have responsibility for the following,

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support, addressing educational, behavioural, career, mental health, and family issues. Advocate for students and offer recommendations to teachers and parents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and build partnerships with parents, staff, and external agencies to enhance student engagement, access to programs, and holistic support.
• Assist students in decision-making for education, social-emotional development, and career pathways, providing ongoing guidance during implementation.
• Conduct observations and assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, or emotional needs, recommending educational adjustments and interventions.
• Support student protection, gifted and talented programs, behaviour policies, risk management, and develop individualised student plans, including SET planning.
• Provide specialised support during critical incidents, emergencies, and student transitions into alternative education programs and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional records in line with policy and legal requirements; participate in professional development to strengthen skills and support for staff, parents, and students.

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.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).