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North Queensland Region Department of Education is seeking suitably qualified Guidance Officers for various school vacancies in the Townsville and surrounding areas. These roles are offered until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. Please note that travel may be required for these roles. This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About The Role Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in the North Queensland Region? We are seeking dedicated Guidance Officers (multiple positions) across various school contexts, including Primary, Secondary and Alternative Settings in Townsville and other areas of North Queensland. Link to further information about working in the North Qld Region: In this role, you will foster strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the wider community. Your expertise in student learning, wellbeing, and leadership will support individual and school-wide success. You will develop and implement strategic plans, programs, and initiatives that empower students to achieve positive educational, developmental, and lifelong outcomes. Guidance Officers Are Specialist Teachers Who 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 relationships with parents, school personnel, and external support agencies to provide comprehensive support, case management, and referral services that optimise student access and engagement in educational programs. Provide counselling and referral services to assist students in decision-making about educational, personal, social, emotional, and career development, providing ongoing support during the implementation of their decisions. Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessments to determine learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental levels, or psychological and emotional status, and make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions. Assist schools in implementing student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies, and risk management processes, including the development of individualised student plans such as Educational Support Plans. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (who understand your relevant previous work history); Provide a 2-page response to the ''How you will be Assessed'' section of the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applicants must be current Queensland Government employees to be eligible to apply. 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. The salary rate shown reflects full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family-inclusive workplace. Click here to learn more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Occupational group: Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr