At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student mental health and resilience through guidance and counselling.
- Company: Join Catholic Education Cairns at Newman Catholic College in a beautiful location.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, professional development, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours 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; relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 123709 - 131629 $ per year.
About this job
Contract dates: 18 January 2027
Employment Type: Part-time, 0.6 FTE (3 days per week), fixed-term until 8 October 2027 (parental leave cover)
Salary Range: $123,709 - $131,629 FTE Gross per annum (pro-rata for part time)
Closing Date for Applications: 11 pm Sunday 1 November 2026
Catholic Education, Cairns
Our schools are nestled amongst ancient rainforests, pristine waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. And you can forget spending hours in the car or on a packed train. The hustle and bustle of the capital cities does not compare to our laidback commute.
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.
For enquiries: Please call (07) 4050 9***
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