School Counsellor - Catholic Education Cairns - Servicing Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Superannuation 12.75%

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Long service leave after 7 years

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The School Counsellor role at Newman Catholic College, Smithfield, within Catholic Education Cairns, focuses on the development, mental health and resilience of all students. The position contributes specialised knowledge through direct and indirect guidance, supporting equitable access and outcomes for students with diverse needs.

Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications in Education Psychology or Social Work, be registered or eligible with the relevant authorities, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications at Degree level in Education Psychology or Social Work are required.
• Post-graduate experience in the discipline is desirable.
• Guidance Counsellors (Teacher) must be registered with QCT and QGCA or with the Psychology Board of Australia or AASW.

Responsibilities

• Foster development, mental health and resilience of all students, including at-risk and those with special needs.
• Apply guidance and counselling through direct/indirect processes and systemic/intervention measures.
• Collaborate with school to contribute to equitable educational access and outcomes.

Skills

Registered with Queensland College of

Working with Children Blue Card

Be supportive of Catholic Education

Guidance Counsellor registration with:

Education

Degree level qualifications in Education Psychology or Social Work

Post-graduate experience in relevant field

Job description

School Counsellor - Catholic Education Cairns - Servicing Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions – Smithfield QLD

$123,709 - $131,629 a year

4d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions

School Counsellor

Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Contract dates: 18January 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, Psychologistsor 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 further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionSchool Counsellor Position Description

For enquiries: Please call (07) 4050 9***

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.