At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead student wellbeing initiatives and foster a supportive school community.
- Company: Good Counsel College, a growing Catholic co-educational secondary school.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to holistic education and community values.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualifications and a passion for student wellbeing.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 $ per year.
This position holds a full-time, permanent teaching position. Applicants must identify the subjects they are qualified and experienced to teach in their application.
Good Counsel College is a small, but growing, Catholic co-educational secondary school with a strong sense of community and pride that offers a quality and holistic educational experience for students in Years 7-12. It operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns and enjoys collaborative partnerships with Catholic Primary schools in Tully, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Innisfail and Babinda whilst also welcoming students from state and other schools who are seeking a Catholic education for their children and who share our values. The College strives to provide a quality education for the whole person in a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically.
The role of the Wellbeing Leader is to support the mission of the school through leadership in the support of students as school and family community members. This involves developing and implementing effective pastoral practices which provide for students' welfare and coordinating the efforts of staff in students' holistic growth through ensuring that appropriate programs and processes are developed and followed at all levels to encourage students to embrace a way of living based on the values of the Gospel and to manage student behaviours which are contrary to this; ensuring the quality and effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; developing partnerships with parents and carers and other appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources. It also involves working collaboratively with key staff, particularly the Learning Leaders to manage student engagement in all areas of college life.
Contract Dates: 16 January 2027 to 11 January 2030
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent teaching appointment with a three-year fixed-term Middle Leader appointment, which may be renewed following successful review and appraisal.
Teaching Areas: Applicants must identify the subjects they are qualified and experienced to teach as part of their application.
Hours: As per the Agreement
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience: Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE Gross per annum, plus Middle Leader Tier 2 allowance $13,026 gross per annum OR Proficient 5 and above: $137,750 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm Friday 6 November 2026
Work Requirements:
- Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- ITAS and IPRASS Allowances (Remote Area Incentives)
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave - upon completion of 1-year of continuous service
- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport Membership available
Enquiries: Mr Paul Melloy, Principal P: 07 4063 5300 E: gcc.gcounsel@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Position of Middle Leadership - Wellbeing Leader (Year 11 & 12) employer: Catholic Education Cairns
St Augustine's College, Cairns is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and values-driven work culture, ideal for educators passionate about making a difference in students' lives. With modern facilities and a commitment to professional development, teachers are encouraged to grow their careers while contributing to a strong Catholic ethos within the Marist tradition. This role not only offers meaningful engagement with students but also the opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to holistic education.
