Guidance Officer
Job Details
Position Type
Teaching and learning
School Type
K12
Employment Type
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject Area
Guidance
Salary Range
$141,088 - $143,582 per annum
Posted Date
February 24, 2026 (6 days ago)
Closing Date
February 24, 2026
Description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An opportunity exists for an energetic, enthusiastic and professional Guidance Officer to join the Tagai State College community until the 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.
This position is based on Thursday Island at Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh (Thursday Island Primary Campus) and travel by light aircraft to outer Islands is an essential component of the role.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO2Workplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR678604/26TClosing date24-Feb-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 26 June 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personJonathan OpieContact details07 4212 0222Access the National Relay Service
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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.
Who We Are:
Tagai State College comprises of 16 Primary Campuses, 1 Secondary campus and a TAFE facility spread across 15 islands and 48,000 square kilometres in the beautiful Torres Strait.
Your Opportunity:
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.
- Be required to provide leadership, support and case management in responding to some of the most complex and challenging of circumstances including student protection matters, critical incidents and mental health issues.
- Have the ability to form strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to develop and implement plans and programs that are responsive to the needs of students.
Your Role:
- 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 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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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
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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
FNR678604_26T Role Description (PDF, 229KB)
Role Description