Guidance Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
22 April 2026
Posted 10 Apr 2026
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376
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
34.4
Teaching FTE
16.1
Non-teaching FTE
838
ICSEA value
4th percentile · Lower SES
45%
EAL/D Background
59%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Cooktown State School is seeking a Guidance Officer for a temporary full-time position starting April 20th 2026.
The successful applicant will join our dedicated student support team and work collaboratively with staff across Prep to Year 12 to enhance the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of our students.
You will play a key role in building positive relationships with students, families and staff, and in fostering an inclusive environment where every student is supported to reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in students' lives and contributing to a supportive school culture, we invite you to apply today.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR684990/26TClosing date22-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationA period of 8 months unless otherwise determinedContact personMark McLoughlinContact details0475 829 483Access the National Relay Service
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. Fi…