Description:
Northern Peninsula Area State College is situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula.
The College (NPASC) is a K-12 College with 3 campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Primary Campuses are Kindy - Year 6, while the Year 7 - 12 secondary needs are met by the Senior Campus, located in Bamaga. All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction. The College has 2 positions available for Guidance Officers.
These positions are on a temporary basis until the end of term 4 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR634593/25T Closing date 15-May-2025 Yearly salary $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration 12 December 25, Unless otherwise determined Contact person Andrea Killen Contact details (07) 4090 4333Access the National Relay Service
About the School and Students
The Northern Peninsula Area State College services students from the communities of Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia. The communities are situated about 30 kilometres from the tip of Cape York. The outlining towns of Seisia, in the North West and Injinoo in the South West are approximately 12 Kilometres apart on the western side of the cape and all the towns are connected by sealed roads.
The primary school aged students residing in Bamaga and Injinoo walk to school, while the primary school aged students from the other communities are transported to school by school bus or private motor vehicle. Injinoo Junior Campus generally takes enrolments from Injinoo and Umagico, whilst Bamaga Junior Campus services the other three communities.
The high school aged students from all communities are transported to Bamaga Senior Campus by private motor vehicle or school bus, whilst the older students residing in Bamaga usually walk.
About the Community
The NPA communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as many other islands in the Torres Strait.
The people of Injinoo are descendants of the original Aboriginal people of this area, while other Aboriginal communities have strong ties with Old Mapoon near Weipa or Lockhart River. There is a regular flow of family members visiting relatives and relatives visiting from throughout the Torres Strait and other mainland centres such as Townsville, Cairns and Weipa. This makes for a variety of cultural practices, experiences and expectations.
About Living in Bamaga
Living and working in the remote town of Bamaga, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.
About the Opportunity
The successful applicants will contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.
You will be required to provide leadership, support and case management in responding to some of the most complex and challenging of circumstances including student protection matters, critical incidents and mental health issues.
You will have the ability to form strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to develop and implement plans and programs that are responsive to the needs of students.
Guidance Officers are required to participate in regular clinical and technical supervision with a Senior Guidance Officer or their nominee, to ensure the provision of ongoing professional support and development.
About the Role
For detailed role responsibilities, please refer to the attached role description.
Mandatory requirements
This role requires mandatory qualifications. These are specified in the attached role description.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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).
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Further information
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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.