Guidance Officer (Relieving Pool) - Far North Queensland Region

Job Reference QLD/FNR697160/26E
Closing date August 6, 2027
Location Far North Qld
Contact 07 4037 3903

About this job

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

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.

About the Role:

  • This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 6 months.
  • This continuous applicant pool is open to candidates who meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description and are a current Department of Education employee.
  • Applications will be reviewed and considered, if and when short term temporary vacancies arise. The submission of an application to this pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
  • Applicants are requested to withdraw their application in the situation where they are no longer available or interested in pursuing employment through this continuous applicant pool.
  • Applicants may resubmit applications at any time.
  • It is required that all applicants discuss with their current and/or substantive Principal support for the application and capacity to release.
  • Approval for release from your current and/or substantive Principal will be required before any offer of a relieving opportunity is made.
  • The region may also elect to progress a separate EOI for individual Guidance Officer positions when considered appropriate.  
  • This position services all schools across the Far North Queensland Region and may require travel to a range of geographical locations, including regional, rural and remote settings.
  • Applicants are required to complete the questionnaire as part of their submission.

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

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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted