Guidance Officer: Student Support & Counselling

Queensland Government; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tagai State College on Thursday Island invites two experienced Guidance Officers to join for the start of the 2027 school year. These temporary roles span 12 months, based at either the secondary or primary campus on Thursday Island, with some travel to inner islands expected.

You will provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised student support, offering advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in student counselling and educational support.
• Ability to work with families, teachers and external agencies.
• Willingness to travel to inner islands.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychoeducational assessments for students.
• Offer advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural and mental health matters.
• Coordinate case management with families, school staff and external agencies.
• Assess learning difficulties and developmental or emotional needs to guide educational adjustments.
• Support transitions between educational settings and assist with risk management where needed.

Job description

Tagai State College on Thursday Island invites two experienced Guidance Officers to join for the start of the 2027 school year. These temporary roles span 12 months, based at either the secondary or primary campus on Thursday Island, with some travel to inner islands expected.

You will provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised student support, offering advice to teachers and parents on educational, behavioural, career, mental health and family matters.