Make a positive difference as Guidance Officer at Goondiwindi State High School! Support student wellbeing, provide counselling and guidance, and work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to help students overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact on the lives and futures of young people!

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About us:

Located in the rural township of Goondiwindi on the Queensland-New South Wales border, Goondiwindi State High School is a co-educational secondary school catering for students from Years 7-12.

The school offers a diverse curriculum, including academic, vocational and employment pathways, supported by solid partnerships with local businesses and the wider community.

Guided by its values of Respect, Learning, Safety and Achievement, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their potential.

Your opportunity:

- Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessments and individual student support, offering advice and recommendations to students, parents and teachers on educational, behavioural, mental health, family and career development matters.
- Work collaboratively with school staff, parents and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals and support services that improve student access,



engagement and participation in education.
- Assess students' learning, developmental, psychological and emotional needs through observation and assessment, recommending appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
- Support the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support and risk management policies, including the development of individualised student plans.
- Provide specialised guidance on student wellbeing, career pathways, critical incidents and transitions between educational settings, while maintaining professional records and participating in relevant professional development.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- A written response, no more than 2 pages, demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria
- As responses to this advertisement form part of an applicant pool for 2027, applicants are requested to withdraw their application in the situation where they are no longer available or interested in pursuing Guidance Officer employment opportunities in DDSW.
- Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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 - Goondiwindi State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Goondiwindi