Job Description

EOI - Guidance Officer - Temporary Relieving Pool 2026 - Metropolitan South Region

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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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Continuous Applicant Pool - General Guidance and Wellbeing Guidance Officers

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Our region will actively review applications throughout 2026 as vacancies arise.
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Positions may range in durationup to six months.Any extensions to an appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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Locations include: Brisbane South, Redlands/Bayside Area, Ipswich, Rural Valley Area (parts of Lockyer Valley and Somerset Region).
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Participating in the Pool

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Applicants areencouraged to discuss their application with their current Line Manager to confirm support, and capacity to release.
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Applying to this pooldoes not guarantee employment or application assessment feedback.
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Applicants must withdraw their application if they are no longer available or interested.
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About the Guidance Officer role

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You will have responsibility for the following

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Provide counselling,



psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support, addressing educational, behavioural, career, mental health, and family issues. Advocate for students and offer recommendations to teachers and parents.
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and build partnerships with parents, staff, and external agencies to enhance student engagement, referral and access to programs, and comprehensive support.
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Counsel and assist students in decision-making for education, social-emotional development, and career pathways, providing ongoing guidance during implementation.
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Conduct observations and assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, or emotional needs, recommending educational adjustments and interventions.
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We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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📌 Eoi Guidance Officer Temporary Relieving Pool 2026 Metropolitan South Region Queensland
🏢 EducationHQ
📍 Queensland