Guidance Officer

5 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Pioneer State High School is looking for a compassionate and proactive Guidance Officer to support student wellbeing, learning, and career pathways. In this role, you'll provide counselling, guidance, and connect students with the right support, working closely with staff, families, and external services.

Make a meaningful impact every day in a dynamic school environment. Apply now

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:

Pioneer State High School is a well-established co-educational secondary school located in Mackay, Queensland. With a strong focus on academic achievement, student wellbeing, and personal development, the school fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment. Pioneer offers a broad curriculum, including ATAR and vocational pathways, as well as a wide range of extracurricular opportunities in sport, the arts, and leadership. Known for its supportive community and dedicated staff, Pioneer is committed to helping every student succeed and thrive, both at school and beyond.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • 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 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 may 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.

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