About the Role Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Provide specialised counselling, advocacy and assessment services to support students' educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health and career development needs, offering evidence-informed recommendations and strategies to students, families and school staff.
Collaborate with families, school personnel and external agencies as part of a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate case management, referrals and targeted interventions that improve student wellbeing, engagement and access to learning.
Undertake student observations and psychoeducational assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental needs and psychological or emotional concerns, recommending appropriate educational adjustments, individualised support plans and interventions.




Provide leadership and specialised support in student wellbeing and protection , including behaviour support, risk management, critical incidents, emergency responses, gifted and talented education, intensive behaviour support and transitions between educational settings.
Promote positive educational and future pathways through career counselling, Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, professional learning and capacity building for staff and families, while maintaining ethical practice, confidentiality and skilled record keeping in accordance with legislative and departmental requirements.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

📌 Guidance Officer - Goodna Special School, Education (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland