Description:
Pallara State School is seeking an experienced Guidance Officer for a full-time temporary position offered until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
As a Guidance Officer, you will be an integral part of our secondary teaching team, providing expertise, leadership and professional support to our students and school community.
You will bring a passion for providing a comprehensive and responsive student support program to our school, along with a strong desire to engage, connect and enhance learning outcomes for our students.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Brisbane - South,Brisbane - West Job ad reference QLD/MSR633699/25T Closing date 13-May-2025 Yearly salary $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Jayne Farrell Contact details (07) 3714 1222Access the National Relay Service
About Pallara State School
Welcome to our great community school which also happens to be one of the newest Independent Public School (IPS) and Private, Public, Partnership (PPP) schools in the state.
Our school implements the National Australian Curriculum in the subject areas of English, Maths and Science with a focus on differentiation for all students so that learning needs are best met.
Pallara State School is a close and supportive community with a strong culture of inclusion and consultation.
Parents who choose to enrol their child at our school do so knowing we have a strict uniform policy. At Pallara State School students engage in a bring your own device (BYOD) platform on daily basis from years 1 to 6.
Our school has high expectations on student behaviour and takes pride in providing a supportive and nurturing climate where every child can feel that they belong and can achieve success.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
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 1-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.