Guidance Officer - Queensland Pathways State College (0.8 FTE)

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.

About the Program:

In 2026 QPSC will be partnering with the Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior Studies Program, and we are seeking a Guidance Officer to support the school community and school leadership as they continue to build the program from strength to strength.

The Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior Studies Program allows students to complete grades 11 and 12 in a flexible, personal, and mature learning environment. Students can complete their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and work towards gaining an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Your Role:

• Advocate, provide counselling and individual support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and families in relation to educational, behavioural, career development, post-schooling pathways, 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 to and engagement in educational programs.
• Identify and help overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing, providing specialist advice and recommendations to key stakeholders;
• Provide leadership and specialised support in response to student protection issues, critical incidents and emergencies;
• Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record-keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records.
• Contribute proactively to college-wide leadership, planning, and decision-making as a valued member of the QPSC leadership team.

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

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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.

Application Downloads

MSR673727_25T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf