Gladstone State High School is seeking a Guidance Officer to join the team.

Support students through every step of their journey at Gladstone State High School.

Apply today.

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 work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Gladstone State High School is held in high regard within the Gladstone community.

Founded in 1953, we offer a year 7-12 curriculum and have an enrolment of approximately 1300 students.

The school is recognised for providing a range of opportunities for students to develop their potential for outstanding achievement both within and beyond the formal curriculum

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The successful applicant will become part of a high performing team of three Guidance Officers.  

Each of our Guidance Officers provides direct support to two cohorts of students, including counselling and case management.  

In addition, the successful applicant will contribute collaboratively with whole school student support teams in alignment with the school's commitment to comprehensive student support.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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 be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.