Guidance Officer - Eimeo Road State School (0.6FTE)

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Eimeo Road State School is seeking a compassionate Guidance Officer to support student wellbeing, case management and tailored educational plans within a collaborative school community.

The role involves counselling, assessment, advocacy and collaboration with families, teachers and external agencies to provide targeted support for educational and career development. The position is temporary and part-time (0.6FTE).

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Education or equivalent.
• Experience in school-based guidance and welfare.
• Ability to liaise with families, teachers and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and advocacy for students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management and referrals.
• Assess learning, development and behavioural needs and develop individualised support plans.
• Support student educational planning, transitions and alternative education pathways.
• Maintain confidential records and respond to critical incidents in line with policy.

Skills

Counselling

Advocacy

Collaboration

Record keeping

Risk management

Psychoeducation

Educational planning

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master of Guidance & Counselling (desirable)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and dedicated Guidance Officer to join our school community and support the educational, social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of our students. Working collaboratively with students, families, teachers, school leadership and external agencies, the Guidance Officer will contribute to case management, behaviour support, student protection, risk management and the development of tailored educational support plans.

This is a temporary part-time position (0.6FTE or 30 hours per fortnight) commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Eimeo Road State School has a proud tradition of providing quality education to students from across the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Mackay. Our student population draws from our enrolment managed catchment area of Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Dolphin Heads and Rural View. We envisage a school where every student is learning, succeeding and flourishing in a positive, caring environment. We believe strong, positive relationships between all members of our school community are the foundation to supporting the success of all students.

About The Role

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments, advocacy and individualised support to students, offering recommendations to students, parents and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, social, emotional, family and career development needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and access to educational opportunities.
• Assess student learning, developmental, psychological and behavioural needs through observations and assessments, and develop individualised support plans, educational adjustments and interventions, including behaviour support, student protection and risk management strategies.
• Support students with educational and career planning, decision-making and transitions, including Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, future pathways, alternative education placements and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
• Maintain professional and confidential records in accordance with ethical, legal and policy requirements, respond to critical incidents and student protection concerns, and contribute to professional development and capacity-building initiatives for school staff and parents.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Occupational group Education & Training