Guidance Counsellor – Secondary Catholic Education Cairns

JOB DESCRIPTION

School Counsellor

Commencement Date: 14 January 2023

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $107,810 to $114,711 FTE Gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 30 September 2022

 

Good Counsel College, Innisfail

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.

About the Role

An employee in this position is required to focus on student wellbeing and work collaboratively with school
communities to promote and foster the development and mental health of all students, through the provision of a
comprehensive counselling service.
 
The School Counsellor acknowledges and attempts to be responsive to the diverse needs of the contemporary
Catholic school, which is an increasingly complex community of teachers, parents and learners. This response occurs in
partnership with parents and other members of the school community.
 
The School Counsellor is sensitive to the developmental needs of the students and the staff in their support of
students. The role holder requires global knowledge of the issues presenting in the school as well as an awareness of
the unique character of each school and the range and depth of resources available in any one school.

 

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

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks of paid parental leave
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description or contact the college on 4063 5300.

 School Counsellor Position Description.pdf

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Catholic Education Cairns

Job Salary

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