EOI - Guidance Officer - St George State High School (Cluster)

Queensland Department of Education – Darling Downs QLD

St George State High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic leader to join their vibrant Guidance Officer for their school cluster. St George, approximately 500km west of Brisbane, is a main service centre for agricultural industries offering a range of amenities, services,sporting and lifestyle events throughout the year. As a Guidance Officer, you have the chance to work within multidisciplinary teams, provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities, implement programs with a focus on preventative and earlyintervention strategies to support student's sense of belonging and engagement. This is a temporary full‑time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About Us

Located along the scenic Balonne River in St George Queensland, Australia. As a hub of the Southwest, St George is a place of historical significance for all people, including Aboriginal peoples. St George State High School is a co‑educational institution dedicated to providing excellent education for students in grades 7 through 12. Our school is deeply committed to tailoring our educational offerings to meet the diverse goals and aspirations of all our students.

One of our distinctive features is a strong emphasis on agricultural education, reflecting the close‑knit community's agricultural roots and interests.



We aim to empower young individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in any future they choose while making positive contributions to society.

About the Role

The successful applicant will work within a team of Guidance Officers based out of St George State High School delivering services to cluster schools such as listed below:

- St George State High School (0.62 FTE)
- Thallon State School (0.02 FTE)

The ideal applicant is someone with excellent communication skills, who is able to work both individually and as part of a team, is student centred, and has the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders supporting students from Prep to Year 12. Applicants with current working knowledge of diverse learners, senior schooling adjustments, multi‑tiered systems of support, inclusive practices, complex case management and experience in supporting students with complex needs, including students in out of home care, mental health and behavioural knowledge are encouraged to apply.

St George Guidance Officers are able to access fleet vehicles for delivery of service to the circuit schools and teacher accommodation is available within the town.

For further details regarding location information, please contact Thomas McKenna, Principal, St George State High School on 07 4620 8*. For circuit queries or technical and clinical questions, please contact Annette Woodrow, Senior Guidance Officer on 0457 562 *.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 EOI - Guidance Officer - St George State High School (Cluster) (Saint George)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Saint George