Join Mareeba State High School as a Guidance Officer and support the work of the Student Services team.
This temporary opportunity is offered for Semester 2, 2026.
Provide professional expertise, leadership and support to develop and implement plans, programs and procedures that help students achieve positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes.
This is a temporary full-time position for Semester 2, to commence from 13 July 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department
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.
About The School
Mareeba State High School is a secondary school in Far North Queensland, known for its strong sense of community, inclusive culture and commitment to student wellbeing and engagement. The school provides a supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to improve outcomes for all learners.
About The Role
As the Guidance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Advocate for students and provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual support, including recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents regarding educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family matters.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to build effective partnerships with parents, school staff and external support agencies, delivering coordinated support, case management and referral services that optimise student access and engagement in educational programmes.
* Provide counselling and referral services to support students in decision‐making across educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and deliver ongoing support during the implementation of their decisions.
* Conduct student observation and psychoeducational assessment to determine learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status, and provide recommendations for appropriate educational adjustments and interventions.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
* Attach a written response (2‐page maximum) as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section – addressing Key Capabilities 1‐3 only.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements 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 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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