Guidance Officer

Helensvale State School has an amazing opportunity for a Guidance Officer to join our leadership team in 2026.

We are seeking a dynamic and solution-focused professional who will work closely with key members of our team to bring to life our vision: building a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all children, a school where everyone belongs.

This position is being offered in a Temporary part-time capacity (0.80 FTE), 40 hours per fortnight.

About the Department

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.

About the School

Helensvale State School, established in 1974 and opened in 1984, is a thriving community school set on 6.1 hectares of beautiful bushland and creek surroundings that reflect the heart of Helensvale. With around 1,100 students, we take pride in delivering excellence across academic, sporting, and music programs, supported by our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program (SWPBS) that inspires every student to Strive to Succeed. Our "You Can Do It" program nurtures well-being and personal growth, while our well-recognised uniform fosters pride and belonging. Helensvale State School is a welcoming and dynamic workplace for passionate educators who value teamwork, high standards, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-focused environment.

Your Responsibilities

As the  Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.
• Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records.
• Participate in relevant professional development, and prepare and implement professional and personal skill development programs and in service activities for administrators, teachers and parents.
• Provide leadership and specialised support in response to student protection issues; critical incidents and emergencies; and the transition of students into alternative education programs, and their reintegration back into mainstream schooling.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.