Guidance Officer - Mackay North State High School

Queensland Department of Education - Queensland

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and student-focused Guidance Officer to join our school community and provide high-quality counselling, wellbeing and educational support to students. In this role you will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, schoolleadership and external agencies to assess and respond to students' educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and career development needs. This is a temporary full-time position commencing January 2027 until 25 March 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Mackay North State High School has a proud tradition of educational excellence in the Mackay region. As a Band 11 school, we have an enrolment of over 1400 students. Our dedicated staff are committed to high quality teaching and learning across the school from Years 7 to 12.

At Mackay North SHS weprovidetheopportunityforevery studentto succeed. We offer students a wide range of pathways as they progress from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary.We,andourcommunity have high expectations of our students, whichever pathway they commit to follow.

The school values of respect, resilience and confidence are embedded into all facets of school life at North High. From the school wide well-being programs to the programs of academic excellence, our students are always encouragedandequippedto strive for their best.

About the Role

The role will be guidance to Year 8,10 & 12 students in a large complex secondary setting.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Student counselling and wellbeing:



Provide counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, addressing educational, behavioural, mental health, social, emotional, family and career-related needs.
- Assessment and intervention: Observe and assess students to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental needs and behavioural or emotional concerns, and develop appropriate recommendations, adjustments, intervention strategies and individualised support plans.
- Collaboration and case management: Work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, school leadership, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate referrals, case management and comprehensive support that promotes student engagement and educational outcomes.
- Career, transition and specialised support: Support students with educational and career decision-making, SET planning and future pathways, while providing specialised assistance with behaviour support, student protection, critical incidents, transitions to alternative programs and reintegration into mainstream education.
- Skilled practice and leadership: Maintain ethical standards of privacy, confidentiality and professional record keeping; contribute to policy implementation and risk management; provide professional development and guidance to staff and parents; and deliver intensive behaviour support for students with complex needs.

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.

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📌 Guidance Officer - Mackay North State High School (Mackay Regional)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Mackay Regional