About the Role The Guidance Officer will play a key role as a member of the school leadership and student support team, contributing to the wellbeing, engagement and educational success of students across the school.
The role will provide individualised guidance support for targeted students identified through whole school Tier 2 referral processes, enrolment processes with parent/carer consent and emerging needs.
Working alongside Deputy Principals, the Head of Special Education Services, Social Worker and extended Student Support Team, the Guidance Officer will contribute to assessment, case management, intervention planning and coordinated support for students and families.
The role will also provide specialised support for students in Out of Home Care, ensuring their educational, wellbeing and individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Student Counselling and Wellbeing: Provide counselling, advocacy, psychoeducational assessments and individualised support to students experiencing educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, family or career-related challenges.
Offer professional advice and recommendations to students, parents and school staff to promote positive student outcomes.
Collaborative Support and Case Management: Work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, parents, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate student support,



referrals and case management, ensuring students can access and engage successfully in educational programs.
Assessment, Intervention and Individualised Planning: Conduct student observations and assessments to identify learning difficulties, developmental needs, disabilities and behavioural or emotional concerns.
Develop and recommend appropriate educational adjustments, intervention strategies and individualised support plans, including behaviour support and educational support plans.
Student Protection, Transitions and Career Pathways: Provide specialised support in student protection, critical incidents, risk management and emergency responses.
Support students through key educational transitions, career development, Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, future pathways and reintegration into mainstream or alternative education settings.
Professional Practice, Consultation and Development: Maintain ethical, confidential and accurate student records in accordance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.
Provide qualified guidance and development to school staff and parents, contribute to the implementation of school policies and participate in ongoing professional learning to strengthen student support practices.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

📌 Guidance Officer - Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School, Education (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland