At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student mental health and resilience through guidance and counselling.
- Company: Join Catholic Education Cairns in a beautiful, laid-back environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, professional development, and generous leave options.
- 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 stunning natural surroundings.
- Qualifications: Degree in Education Psychology or Social Work; registration with relevant professional bodies.
The predicted salary is between 123709 - 131629 $ per year.
School Counsellor at St Michael's School, Gordonvale
Commencement Date: 18 January 2027
Employment Type: Permanent position - Part-time (3 days per week)
Salary Range: $123,709 - $131,629 FTE Gross per annum (pro-rata)
Closing Date for Applications: 11 pm Sunday 15 November 2026
Catholic Education, Cairns
Our schools are nestled amongst ancient rainforests, pristine waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
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
For enquiries: Please call (07) 4050 9722
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
School Counsellor – Servicing St Michael's, Gordonvale employer: CNS
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