Description:
We are seeking an experienced senior guidance officer to lead the development and implementation of statewide initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality standards of practice by guidance officers and senior guidance officers.
This role is offered on a part-time temporary basis, at 0.40 FTE per fortnight, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Part-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO2 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/DOE632764/25T Closing date 06-May-2025 Yearly salary $148205 - $150827 Fortnightly salary $5680.70 - $5781.20 Job duration Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Maria Lathouras Contact details (07) 3328 6804Access the National Relay Service
About the Role
As a senior guidance officer you will have demonstrated skills and knowledge to:
- Coordinate and maintain the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills.
- Provide direct guidance services to students as determined through consultation with Principals.
- Work with Principals and school-based guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students.
- Coordinate and support the provision of guidance and counselling services to school in consultation with Principals.
- Develop and implement a system of technical and clinical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure the guidance services within the schools are appropriate. Psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management interventions may be the focus of that supervision.
About You
We are looking for a team member who has:
- Strong written and oral communication skills including an ability to produce high quality written responses when under time pressure.
- Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in a team.
- The ability to provide high level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and capacity to achieve results.
- A deep understanding of the work of guidance officers and senior guidance officers.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.