Guidance Officer - Leichhardt State School
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Leichhardt State School is seeking an experienced Guidance Officer for a full-time temporary position commencing 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
As a Guidance Officer, you will be an integral part of our teaching team, providing expertise, leadership and professional support to our students and school community.
You will bring a passion for providing a comprehensive and responsive student support program to our school community, along with a strong desire to engage, connect and enhance learning outcomes for our students.
Job details
Position status
Fixed Term Temporary
Position type
Full-time
Occupational group
Education & Training
Classification
Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location
Ipswich region
Job ad reference
QLD/MSR639940/25T
Closing date
12-Jun-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
14 Jul 2025 to 12 Dec 2025
Contact person
Andrew Goldie
Contact details
(07) 3813 3222
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About Leichhardt State School
Leichhardt State School is an exceptional primary school, proud of its rich history and excited about its bright future. We provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students that inspire them to be inquisitive about the world they live in and make positive changes in our community and broader.
By nurturing kind and safe learners, we demonstrate values of Respect, Gratitude, Teamwork and Perseverance. We value our cultural diversity and richness, and walk proudly together.
About the Role
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.
Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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.
Documents
MSR639940_25T - Role Description (PDF, 170KB) Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants