Guidance Officer - Goondiwindi State High School
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Darling Downs South West Region are seeking applications to fill a full-time temporary Guidance Officer vacancy at Goondiwindi State High School. This position is available for Term 3 and 4 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference: QLD/DSR639218/25T
Closing date: 09-Jun-2025
Yearly salary: Fortnightly salary: Total remuneration: Salary Other
Job duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person: Brett Hallett
Contact details: (07) 4670 0333
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About Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi (pop - 6,500) is a vibrant rural town and locality, with a strong sense of community, on the banks of the Macintyre River approx. 200km East of Toowoomba. It is a centre for agriculture, producing a diverse range of crops and fibres including wool and beef, cotton, sorghum, corn, wheat, and barley.
At Goondiwindi State High School, we are committed to providing a high quality education for local children, utilising the unique support and strength of a strong rural community. The learning programs that we deliver cater for the needs and aspirations of all students. The pursuit of academic excellence for all students has proven to generate successful employment opportunities, access to tertiary education and the pursuit of lifelong learning. Teacher accommodation may be available within the local area.
About the Role
The Guidance Officer provides a leadership role in supporting the coordination of school based and external services at Goondiwindi State High School. The ideal applicant is someone with excellent communication skills who is able to work both individually and as part of a team, is student-centred with an all-round ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
About You
Applicants with current working knowledge of diverse learners, inclusive practices, secondary curriculum and adjustments, QCE/QCIA, ATAR, AARA and SETP, as well as, experience in supporting students with complex needs including students in out of home care, students with mental health needs and students with behavioural needs are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
A brief resume, no more than 2 pages, including email and mobile contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current Principal and if relevant, Senior Guidance Officer) highlighting the experience and skills that you bring to the role; and
A written response, no more than 2 pages, demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria, AND
Evidence of current FULL registration with Queensland College of Teachers, AND
Evidence of academic transcript of COMPLETED relevant qualification.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.