At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student mental health and resilience through guidance and counselling.
- Company: Catholic Education Cairns, nestled in stunning natural surroundings.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, leave benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth and a supportive community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a laidback lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Degree in Education Psychology or Social Work; registration with relevant professional bodies.
The predicted salary is between 123709 - 131629 $ per year.
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Cairns QLD
Salary Range: $123,709 - $131,629 FTE Gross per annum (pro-rata)
Commencement Date: 18 January 2027
Employment Type: Permanent position - Part-time (3 days per week)
Closing Date for Applications: 11 pm Sunday 15 November 2026
About the Role
The School Counsellor role has a focus on fostering the development, mental health and resilience of all students, including those considered at-risk and those with special needs. This focus is achieved by applying guidance and counselling skills through direct and indirect processes and through systemic and individual interventions - thus contributing to equitable educational access, participation, and outcomes for all students. The School Counsellor is a certified professional who works in partnership with the school by contributing specialised knowledge and skills in a collaborative, collegial manner.
Work Requirements
- With Teacher Qualifications - Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
- Without Teacher Qualifications - Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
- Formal qualifications at Degree level are required in the disciplines of Education Psychology or Social Work and relevant post graduate experience
- Guidance Counsellors (Teacher) require registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and full membership of the Queensland Guidance Counsellor Association (QGCA) or general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Guidance Counsellors (Non Teacher, Psychologists or Social Workers) require general registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 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
- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises student mental health and resilience. With opportunities for professional growth and the unique advantage of working remotely in the beautiful Cape York region, employees benefit from a collaborative environment and the potential for accommodation support, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the community.
Contact Details:
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns Recruitment Team
