Guidance Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
4 November 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Northern Peninsula Area State College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
87.1
60 teaching · 27.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
563
Indigenous students
99%
Language other than English
97%
Girls vs boys
272 girls · 291 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Northern Peninsula Area State College has 2 positions (one Primary, one Secondary) available for experienced and enthusiastic Guidance Officers to join the team in 2027.
These positions are for a 12-month temporary basis starting 21 January 2027 until the end of term 4 2027, unless otherwise determined.
The College, situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula, is a Kￂ12 College with 3 campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Junior Campuses are Kindy ￂ Year 6, while the Year7 - 12 secondary needs are met by the Senior Campus, located in Bamaga.
All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR704695/26TClosing date04-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 03 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personAndrea KillenContact details07 4090 4333Access the National Relay Service
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