We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and student-focused Guidance Officer to join our team and provide high-quality support to students across academic, social, emotional and wellbeing needs. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, school leaders and external services to identify individual needs, provide counselling and guidance, support student engagement and inclusion, and contribute to positive educational outcomes. This is a temporary part-time position (0.6FTE or 60.5 hours per fortnight) until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Forest Lake State School is a dynamic, inclusive, and caring community where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. We are proud of the rich diversity within our community and the solid partnerships we build with families to ensure every one of our 735 students can succeed. Our Prep to Year 6 students receive high quality education preparing them to embrace their future.

At Forest Lake State School, our values of being Safe, Respectful, and Learners guide everything we do. These values shape our expectations, strengthen our relationships, and create a positive culture where all students feel secure, confident, and ready to engage in their learning. A strong focus on wellbeing underpins our approach. We understand that when students feel a sense of belonging, connection, and purpose, they can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated teachers and support staff work collectively to nurture this sense of belonging, so every child feels they have a place here.

Guided by our vision that “Learning knows no boundaries," we deliver engaging, future-focused programs from Prep to Year 6. Our commitment is to inspire curiosity, celebrate growth, and equip every learner with the skills they need for the world ahead.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:





- Provide student support and counselling by advocating for students and delivering individualised counselling, psychoeducational assessment, guidance and recommendations across educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, career and family matters.
- Assess student needs and develop targeted interventions through observation, assessment and collaboration with school staff to identify learning, developmental, behavioural and wellbeing needs, and develop appropriate adjustments, support plans and interventions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary support and referrals by working collaboratively with students, families, teachers, school leadership and external agencies to provide effective case management, referrals and coordinated support that promotes student engagement and access to education.
- Support student wellbeing, protection and pathways by contributing to student protection, behaviour support, risk management and critical incident responses, as well as supporting career development, SET planning, transitions, alternative education pathways and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
- Maintain professional practice and confidentiality by ensuring accurate and compliant record keeping, managing privacy and information-sharing requirements, participating in professional development, and providing advice, training and skill development to teachers, administrators and parents.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply

- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
- A 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.

📌 Guidance Officer - Forest Lake State School (0.6FTE)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Forest Lake