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Senior Guidance Officer Far North Queensland, Cairns Regional Office Join the dynamic Senior Guidance Officer team in Far North Queensland, based at the Cairns Regional Office. This temporary fulltime role (22 January 2026 08 May 2026) offers a unique opportunity to lead, support and make a real difference in student wellbeing and guidance across the region. Travel across Far North Queensland will be an integral part of the role. About the Department of Education Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and worklife balance. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support the provision of guidance and counselling services to schools in consultation with Principals. Coordinate and maintain the provision of professional development in relation to guidance and counselling related skills. Work with Principals and schoolbased guidance officers to ensure the effective provision of guidance and counselling services directly to students. Develop and implement a system of technical and clinical supervision in collaboration with Principals to ensure the guidance services within the schools are appropriate. Provide psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management interventions as part of that supervision. Role Description Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. Application Requirements Attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (who should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a onepage written statement in response to the attached role description. Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for twelve 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. Occupational Group Education & Training Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr