Guidance Officer - Cairns School of Distance Education

About Us:

Cairns School of Distance Education provides high-quality education from Prep to Year 12, with a strong focus on individualised support and flexible learning. Our programs meet national curriculum standards and are designed to support the holistic development of every student. Staff are highly trained professionals committed to building strong partnerships, promoting wellbeing, and maintaining high expectations. Supported by an active P&C and long-standing community initiatives, we offer a unique and connected learning experience underpinned by core values and a clear improvement agenda focused on quality teaching, strong teams, and future-focused learning environments.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive student support services by providing counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and evidence-based recommendations to address students' educational, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, and career development needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance student outcomes by working within multidisciplinary teams and partnering with families, school staff, and external agencies to coordinate case management, referrals, and access to appropriate educational and support services.
• Lead student wellbeing, inclusion, and intervention initiatives by supporting student protection, behaviour support, gifted education, risk management, transition planning, and the development of individualised support plans that promote engagement and success.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and legislative standards by balancing confidentiality and information sharing, ensuring accurate record keeping, and complying with relevant legal, policy, and departmental requirements.
• Build capability and provide specialist leadership by delivering professional learning for school communities, supporting critical incident responses, and providing specialised guidance for students with complex behavioural, educational, and transition needs.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 1-page written statement in response to 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.