Guidance Officer
2 days ago
Temporary Pool - Guidance Officers - Darling Downs South West Region
Enthusiastic applicants are invited to join the Temporary Guidance Officer Pool for the Darling Downs South West Region in 2026.
Appointments may be offered at various DDSW locations, across different durations and fractions of full-time. Please note: submitting an application to this pool does not guarantee an offer of employment during 2026.
Applicants should have completed, or be on track to complete, the required qualifications by the end of 2025, in line with the mandatory Guidance Officer requirements.
Guidance Officers play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and success across the region.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
DDSW Guidance Officer regularly support a number of schools in a circuit and travel may be required for these roles. Housing and access to fleet cars may be available in some locations outside major centres within DDSW region.
As a Guidance Officer, you have the opportunity to:
- Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes;
- Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.
Please refer to the attached role description for the mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Complete the online questionnaire - nominate your preferred locations. The questionnaire will appear once you click Apply and enter your personal details.
- Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including your email and phone contact details, plus details of 3 referees (one being your current supervisor). Highlight the experience and skills you will bring to the role.
- Attach a written response (maximum 2 pages) demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria.
- Upload a PDF copy of your academic transcript
- Provide evidence of full teacher registration by including your QCT number.
Ongoing Pool Participation
Your application will remain in the continuous pool for 2026 Guidance Officer opportunities in DDSW.
Please withdraw your application, if your availability changes or you prefer not to remain under consideration
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