Guidance Officer - Redlynch State College

Guidance Officer - Redlynch State College

Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Redlynch State College is seeking an experienced Guidance Officer for a temporary full-time position, offered for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

As a Guidance Officer at Redlynch State College, you will be an integral part of our secondary 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 College, 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: Cairns region

Job ad reference: QLD/FNR645666/25T

Closing date: 21-Jul-2025

Yearly salary: Fortnightly salary

Total remuneration: Salary Other

Job duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined

Contact person: Michael Hansen

Contact details: 0409 497 183

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About Redlynch State College

Redlynch State College is a modern P-12 college situated in a picturesque and safe suburban setting offering the very best learning environment for all our students. The college has a proud history of academic success, sporting prowess, community support and parent involvement.

The school was first opened on the original school site in 1932. The new primary campus, on the current site, was opened in 1994 with an enrolment of 180 and has continued to experience considerable growth. Community support saw the push for a secondary campus and in 2007 our ‘7-12 campus' opened its doors to year seven and eight. In 2011 we celebrated the first cohort of students to graduate in Year 12.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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 2-pg 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.

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

• FNR645666_25T - Role Description (PDF, 169KB) Role Description
• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants