Guidance Officer - Eimeo Road State School (0.6FTE)

Queensland Department of Education; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Mackay is seeking a compassionate Guidance Officer to support students' educational, social, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

This temporary part-time role (0.6FTE) runs 21 January 2027 to 25 June 2027, based at Eimeo Road State School in Mackay. You will work with students, families, teachers and external agencies to develop tailored educational support plans and advocate for student needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Mackay QLD

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 andexternal 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) commencing21 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 schoolcommunityare the foundation to supporting the success of all students.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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.