Meridan State College is seeking a Guidance Officer for a temporary full‐time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. The successful applicant will join the well‐established guidance service at Meridan State College and will work alongside another secondary guidance officer to support students in Years 7‐12. As a Guidance Officer, you will have strong interpersonal skills, a background in student support services, and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on students' lives, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.
About Us
Meridan is a Prep‐Year 12 College and boasts a distinctive sub‐school structure which fosters the education of this broad age range of students in modern campuses, which have been purpose‐designed to cater for each cohort at their specific age of development. Each phase offers a diverse and rich curriculum supported by quality teaching that gives our students a seamless progression through their 13 years of schooling. A dense rainforest divides the site providing a separation of the sub‐schools. A boardwalk which transverses the rainforest links the sub‐schools and provides unique learning experiences for our students in a beautiful, natural environment.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Provide specialised counselling and assessment to support students' educational, behavioural, wellbeing, career, and mental health needs, including psycho‐educational assessment and individualised recommendations.
* Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated case management, referrals, and partnerships with parents, school staff, and external agencies.
* Support student pathways and transitions through decision‐making counselling, SET planning, career development, alternative education transitions, and reintegration into mainstream schooling.
* Lead targeted interventions and policy implementation including behaviour support, student protection, gifted education, risk management, and intensive behaviour support plans.
* Uphold professional, ethical, and legal standards through confidential practice, accurate record keeping, leadership in critical incidents, and ongoing professional learning and staff development.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
* Please submit a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
* A two‐page written statement in response to 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
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