Guidance Officer

1 day ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Guidance Officer to join our team at North Rockhampton State High School.

This role involves working closely with middle school students in a supportive secondary environment, providing guidance, counselling, and wellbeing support to help students thrive academically,
socially, and emotionally.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young students and contributing to their overall growth and development, apply now to be part of our vibrant school community

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:

North Rockhampton State High School is a public secondary school located in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. It serves students from Year 7 to Year 12 and is known for its commitment to providing a diverse range of educational opportunities.

The school offers a variety of subjects, including academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs, aiming to cater to different student interests and abilities.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • 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
  • Guidance Officers contribute towards, and are accountable for the provision of a comprehensive student support program that is responsive to the identified and changing needs of students. The program will be negotiated with and authorised by a line manager, usually the Principal. Guidance Officers are required to provide this service in

    collaboration with other school-based personnel and external support providers in a variety of educational contexts,

    including schools and alternative education programs.
  • Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate how they have been able to successful provide support for students in the middle school secondary environment.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Applicant:

  • 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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