Guidance Officer - Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a compassionate Guidance Officer for Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School in Cairns. The role focuses on supporting social, emotional, behavioural and educational wellbeing through individual counselling, assessments and the development of targeted support strategies.

You will collaborate with school leadership, teachers, families and external agencies to ensure students access appropriate educational programs, with a focus on inclusion

Responsibilities

• Student Counselling and Wellbeing: provide counselling and targeted support for students facing educational, behavioural, social, emotional or mental health challenges.
• Collaborative Support and Case Management: work with leadership, teachers, families and external agencies to coordinate support and referrals.
• Assessment and Planning: conduct observations and assessments to identify needs and develop adjustment plans and intervention strategies.
• Student Protection and Transitions: support safeguarding, risk management, transitions, SET planning and future pathways.

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and student-focused Guidance Officer to join our school community. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the social, emotional, behavioural and educational wellbeing of students through individual counselling, assessment, intervention and the development of appropriate support strategies. Working collaboratively with students, families, teachers, school leadership and external agencies, the Guidance Officer will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School is located on the northern beaches of Cairns. Our staff are passionate about helping improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of our diverse range of students and they are at the centre of our work. Our school population is over 850 students from prep to year 6. Our staff are dedicated to improving student wellbeing, engagement and achievement for all through a positive culture for learning, and quality teaching.

About The Role

The Guidance Officer will play a key role as a member of the school leadership and student support team, contributing to the wellbeing, engagement and educational success of students across the school. The role will provide individualised guidance support for targeted students identified through whole school Tier 2 referral processes, enrolment processes with parent/carer consent and emerging needs.

Working alongside Deputy Principals, the Head of Special Education Services, Social Worker and extended Student Support Team, the Guidance Officer will contribute to assessment, case management, intervention planning and coordinated support for students and families. The role will also provide specialised support for students in Out of Home Care, ensuring their educational, wellbeing and individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.

Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Student Counselling and Wellbeing: Provide counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students experiencing educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, family or career-related challenges. Offer professional advice and recommendations to students, parents and school staff to promote positive student outcomes.
• Collaborative Support and Case Management: Work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, parents, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate student support, referrals and case management, ensuring students can access and engage successfully in educational programs.
• Assessment, Intervention and Individualised Planning: Conduct student observations and assessments to identify learning difficulties, developmental needs, disabilities and behavioural or emotional concerns. Develop and recommend appropriate educational adjustments, intervention strategies and individualised support plans, including behaviour support and educational support plans.
• Student Protection, Transitions and Career Pathways: Provide specialised support in student protection, critical incidents, risk management and emergency responses. Support students through key educational transitions, career development, Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, future pathways and reintegration into mainstream or alternative education settings.
• Professional Practice, Consultation and Development: Maintain ethical, confidential and accurate student records in accordance with relevant policies and legislative requirements. Provide professional guidance and development to school staff and parents, contribute to the implementation of school policies and participate in ongoing professional learning to strengthen student support practices.

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