Guidance Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
29 October 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
100.2
65.7 teaching · 34.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
816
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
404 girls · 412 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Central Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and student-centred Guidance Officer to support the educational, social, emotional and mental health needs of our school community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound professional judgement, a commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality, and the ability to build trusting relationships that empower students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 31 March 2028, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationRockhampton regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR704268/26TClosing date29-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 31 March 2028 unless otherwise determined.Contact personHeather BLESSINGTONContact details07 4979 9777Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Tannum Sands State High School is a proud, inclusive and community-focused school committed to Creating our Futures. Guided by our values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence, we strive to be a relational, learning-focused community that fosters belonging, respect, accountability and excellence for all. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and to pursue pathways that reflect their strength…