Join the dynamic Senior Guidance Officer team in Far North Queensland, based at the Cairns Regional Office, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead, support, and make a real difference in student wellbeing and guidance across the region.
Travel will be an integral part of this role, providing diverse experiences and professional growth across Far North Queensland.
Be part of a team driving positive educational outcomes, express your interest today
This is a Temporary Full-Time role from 22 January May 2026 unless otherwise determined
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 ( ).
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
* 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 school-based 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.
* Psychoeducational practices, personal, career, course counselling and behaviour management interventions may be the focus of that supervision.
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 1-page written statement in response to 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.