We are seeking a Guidance Officer for Tara Shire State College in a temporary full-time capacity commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined. The Guidance Officer at Tara Shire State College is a vital member of the Executive Leadership Team. We are looking for a Guidance Officer with experience and specific knowledge and skills in improving outcomes for all students in the P-12 context. This is an exceptional opportunity for Guidance Officer's looking for a community where they can make a significant impact on the life trajectory of the young people at our school. Teacher housing is available for singles and couples.

About Us

Tara Shire State College celebrated one hundred years of educating students in the Tara district in 2012. It is one of the few state schools in the Darling Downs that offers a seamless education from Prep to Year 12 in a co-educational setting.

The school has embraced the ethos of School-wide Positive Behaviour Support and emphasises values with a weekly focus which is taught in every primary, junior secondary and senior secondary classroom. All students benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, instrumental music, agriculture, camps and eisteddfods.

Tara Shire State College is committed to providing a protected, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Provide specialised counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students, offering professional advice to staff and parents on educational, behavioural, social, emotional,



mental health, family and career-related matters.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, school personnel and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and targeted interventions that improve student wellbeing, engagement and access to education.
- Identify and assess students' learning, developmental, behavioural and psychological needs through observations and assessments, developing recommendations, educational adjustments, individualised support plans and appropriate interventions.
- Provide leadership and specialised support in implementing student protection, behaviour support, gifted and talented education, risk management, critical incident response, career development and student transition programs.
- Maintain professional, ethical and confidential practices, including accurate record keeping, while contributing to professional development, staff capability building and the delivery of evidence-based support strategies across the school community.

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

How to apply

- Please submit a brief resume (3-pg max.) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and

- A 2-page response demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria in the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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 - Tara Shire State College (Darling Downs)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Darling Downs