Guidance Officer - Northern Peninsula Area State College (Two Positions)

Queensland Government; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Peninsula Area State College in Bamaga, at the tip of Cape York Peninsula, is seeking two experienced Guidance Officers for 12 months from 21 January 2027 to the end of term 4 2027. The roles support students across multiple campuses within the NPA area and involve collaboration with community partners.

Guidance Officers will lead student wellbeing plans, provide case management, and respond to complex circumstances including student protection and mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program.
• Provide leadership, support and case management for student protection, critical incidents and mental health.
• Form strong relationships with key stakeholders to plan and implement initiatives that meet student needs.
• Participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or nominee.

Job description

Northern Peninsula Area State College has 2 positions (one Primary, one Secondary) available for experienced and enthusiastic Guidance Officers to join the team in 2027.

These positions are for a 12-month temporary basis starting 21 January 2027 until the end of term 4 2027, unless otherwise determined.

The College, situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula, is a Kￂ12 College with 3 campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Junior Campuses are Kindy ￂ Year 6, while the Year7 - 12 secondary needs are met by the Senior Campus, located in Bamaga.

All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.

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The College And Students

The Northern Peninsula Area State College services students from the communities of Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia. The communities are situated about 30 kilometres from the tip of Cape York. The outlying towns of Seisia in the Northwest and Injinoo in the Southwest, are approximately 12 Kilometres apart on the western side of the cape and all the towns are connected by sealed roads.

The primary school aged students residing in Bamaga and Injinoo walk to school, while the primary school aged students from the other communities are transported to school by bus or private motor vehicle. Injinoo Junior Campus generally takes enrolments from Injinoo and Umagico, whilst Bamaga Junior Campus services the other three communities. The high school aged students from all communities are transported to Bamaga Senior Campus by private motor vehicle or school bus, whilst the older students residing in Bamaga usually walk.

The Community

The NPA communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as many other islands in the Torres Strait.

The people of Injinoo are descendants of the original Aboriginal people of this area, while other Aboriginal communities have strong ties with Old Mapoon near Weipa or Lockhart River. There is a regular flow of family members visiting relatives and relatives visiting from throughout the Torres Strait and other mainland centres such as Townsville, Cairns and Weipa. This makes for a variety of cultural practices, experiences and expectations.

Living In Bamaga

Living and working in the remote town of Bamaga, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.

The Opportunity

The successful applicants will contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community. You will be required to provide leadership, support and case management in responding to some of the most complex and challenging of circumstances including student protection matters, critical incidents and mental health issues. You will have the ability to form strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to develop and implement plans and programs that are responsive to the needs of students.

Guidance Officers are required to participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or their nominee, to ensure the provision of ongoing professional support and development.

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

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.

Occupational group

Education & Training