We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Guidance Officer to join our school community and support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students. As the 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. This is a temporary part-time position (0.4FTE or 20 hours per fortnight) until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on student’s lives, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team. About Us Isabella State School is located on Walker Road in Edmonton, just south of Cairns. The school opened on 29 January 2007 and has continued to grow. We now have approximately 500 eager learners from Prep to Year 6. We provide supports which cater for the individual needs of all students. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their potential. Our vision is the provision of quality educational services in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. At Isabella State School we have adopted the values and principles from the 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' program. Our 3 school expectations are learning, respect and safety and everything we do strives to uphold these values. We consider values such as good manners, caring behaviour and pride in our school and ourselves as integral to the culture of our school. We believe that every child matters every day and that all students can achieve and be successful. About The Role Responsibilities include, but not limited to; Deliver comprehensive student support services including advocacy, counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and tailored advice for students, parents, and staff across educational, behavioural, mental health, and career domains.Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to build strong partnerships with families, school personnel, and external agencies, ensuring coordinated case management, referral processes, and improved student access and engagement.Assess and plan targeted interventions through observation and formal assessment to identify learning difficulties, disabilities, developmental or emotional needs, and develop appropriate adjustments, individual plans, and behaviour support strategies.Provide specialised guidance and crisis leadership including student protection, critical incident response, intensive behaviour support, transition planning, and reintegration into educational settings, as well as Senior Education and Training (SET) and pathway counselling in secondary contexts.Maintain ethical and professional standards by balancing confidentiality with appropriate information sharing, ensuring compliant record-keeping, and engaging in ongoing professional development while delivering training and capacity-building for school communities. 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 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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
