EOI - Guidance Officer - Temporary Relieving Pool 2026 - Metropolitan South Region

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

Continuous Applicant Pool - General Guidance and Wellbeing Guidance Officers

• Our region will actively review applications throughout 2026 as vacancies arise.
• Positions may range in duration up to six months. Any extensions to an appointment will not exceed 12 months.
• Locations include: Brisbane South, Redlands/Bayside Area, Ipswich, Rural Valley Area (parts of Lockyer Valley and Somerset Region).

Participating in the Pool 

• Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their current Line Manager to confirm support, and capacity to release.
• Applying to this pool does not guarantee employment or application assessment feedback.
• Applicants must withdraw their application if they are no longer available or interested.

To Apply

• Attach brief resume (maximum 3 page) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• Attach written response (maximum 2 page) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach certified copies of your relevant qualifications and transcript/s - e.g., Masters in Guidance and Couselling, or equivalent.
• Attach your responses to the short questions found in the Documents section of the ad.

About the Guidance Officer role

You will have responsibility for the following

• Provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support, addressing educational, behavioural, career, mental health, and family issues. Advocate for students and offer recommendations to teachers and parents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and build partnerships with parents, staff, and external agencies to enhance student engagement, referral and access to programs, and comprehensive support.
• Counsel and assist students in decision-making for education, social-emotional development, and career pathways, providing ongoing guidance during implementation.
• Conduct observations and assessments to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, or emotional needs, recommending educational adjustments and interventions.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.