Guidance Officer

Picnic Creek State School has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Guidance Officer.

As a Guidance Officer you will be an integral part of our teaching team, providing expertise, leadership and professional support to our students and school community.

You will bring a passion for providing a comprehensive and responsive student support program to our school, along with a strong desire to engage, connect and enhance learning outcomes for our students.

This part time position being offered at 0.40FTE per fortnight starting 22nd January 2026 until 11th December 2026.

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:

Picnic Creek State School is a modern and innovative school located in Coomera, dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community, curiosity, and creativity in every learner.

The school prides itself on its inclusive culture, engaging learning environments, and commitment to developing the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Picnic Creek, students are encouraged to dream big, work hard, and make a positive difference in their world.

Step Into Your Nex 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.