Guidance Officer - Wishart State School

Wishart State School is seeking a Guidance Officer to join the team.

The Guidance Officer at Wishart State School works with students, families and staff to support student's wellbeing and academic achievement.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is being offered on a temporary full-time basis from 21 January 2027 to 10 December 2027.

About us:

Wishart State School is a large and vibrant Prep to Year 6 school with strong community connections and a focus on academic achievement and student development.

Located on a spacious campus with excellent facilities, the school offers a diverse range of sporting, music, leadership and extracurricular programs, supported by a dedicated and caring staff.

Your opportunity:

• Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
• Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.

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

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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.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.