Guidance Officer - Tannum Sands State High School

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Tannum Sands State High School, a proud, inclusive community school in Queensland, seeks a compassionate Guidance Officer to support students' educational, social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 and concluding 31 March 2028, with potential departmental housing for the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will provide counselling, coordinate student support, and work with families and staff to promote wellbeing

Qualifications

• Counselling and psychoeducational support for students.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and student mental health in secondary education.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and adhere to policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice to families and school staff on learning, behaviour, mental health, wellbeing, family concerns and career development.
• Work in partnership with school staff, families and external services to coordinate student support, case management, facilitate referrals and identify, and advocate with and for support services that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and promote access to and participation in learning.
• Identify and assess students' learning, developmental, behavioural and emotional needs, recommending appropriate interventions, educational adjustments and individualised support plans.
• Work in partnership with the school to support student protection, behaviour management, gifted and talented education and risk management procedures, including the development of individualised support plans and responses to critical incidents, transitions and reintegration into mainstream education.
• Provide guidance on educational pathways, career planning and personal development, maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with legislation and policy, and contribute to professional learning for staff, students and families
• Uphold confidentiality and professional record‑keeping standards in line with legal and policy requirements, contribute to professional learning and staff development, and assist students with educational decision‑making, career planning and future pathways, including Senior Education and Training (SET) planning.

Skills

Counselling skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Professional judgement

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and student-centred Guidance Officer to support the educational, social, emotional and mental health needs of our school community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound professional judgement, a commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality, and the ability to build trusting relationships that empower students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 31 March 2028, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Tannum Sands State High School is a proud, inclusive and community-focused school committed to Creating our Futures. Guided by our values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence, we strive to be a relational, learning-focused community that fosters belonging, respect, accountability and excellence for all. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and to pursue pathways that reflect their strengths, interests and aspirations.

Positive relationships, high expectations and quality teaching are at the heart of our school. We are committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students and staff feel valued, connected and empowered to grow. Through strong partnerships with families and our wider community, we work together to provide opportunities for every student to learn, achieve and thrive.

About The Role

Our Guidance Officer will be someone who is able to work as part of the support teams across the schools while also being able to work independently to deliver high‑quality services. Applicants with knowledge of diverse learners, inclusive practices and supporting student's mental health and behavioural needs of students in secondary education would be highly favourable.

The Guidance Officer will desirably have a good working knowledge of the QCE system as well as an ability to provide counselling and career guidance to students. Departmental housing may be available for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering advice to families and school staff on learning, behaviour, mental health, wellbeing, family concerns and career development.
• Work in partnership with school staff, families and external to coordinate student support, case management, facilitate referrals and identify, and advocate with and for support services that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and promote access to and participation in learning.
• Identify and assess students' learning, developmental, behavioural and emotional needs, recommending appropriate interventions, educational adjustments and individualised support plans.
• Work in partnership with the school to support student protection, behaviour management, gifted and talented education and risk management procedures, including the development of individualised support plans and responses to critical incidents, transitions and reintegration into mainstream education.
• Provide guidance on educational pathways, career planning and personal development, maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with legislation and policy, and contribute to professional learning for staff, students and families
• Uphold confidentiality and professional record‑keeping standards in line with legal and policy requirements, contribute to professional learning and staff development, and assist students with educational decision‑making, career planning and future pathways, including Senior Education and Training (SET) planning.

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.

Occupational group Education & Training