Guidance Officer

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Malanda State School is seeking a dedicated Guidance Officer to lead the development and delivery of proactive wellbeing programs that support both educational success and personal growth.

Join a passionate team committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, apply now and help shape brighter futures.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity.

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:

Malanda State School is a welcoming and community-centred primary school located on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland. Malanda State School focuses on fostering meaningful relationships, both within the school and with the broader community, creating a supportive environment where every student feels valued. The school combines traditional rural values with innovative teaching practices, offering a balanced education that supports both academic achievement and personal growth. With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusivity, and hands-on learning, Malanda State School provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to thrive.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

In this key role, you'll work collaboratively with staff to implement early intervention strategies, build student resilience, and respond to the diverse emotional and developmental needs of our school community

Responsibilities include:

  • 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 written statement in response to 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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