Guidance Officer - Darling Downs South West Region

Darling Downs South West Region are seeking applicants for a Temporary Pool of Guidance Officers to fill Guidance vacancies as they occur across the region.

A range of Guidance Officer positions may be available for relieving opportunities during 2027 with varying durations and FTE in a range of locations.

Some of the locations may require travel and delivery of service to a circuit of schools.

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As a Guidance Officer, you have the opportunity to:

• Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to school communities and networks in the development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes 
• Collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development

Responsibilities include:

• Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
• Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
• Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply: 

• A brief resume, no more than 2 pages, including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) highlighting the experience and skills that you bring to the role; and
• A written response, no more than 2 pages, demonstrating your unique abilities and capabilities against the four key selection criteria
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details). 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description - including evidence of study in the areas of psychoeducational assessment, counselling and mental health.

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

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.