Principal - Good Counsel College, Innisfail

1 month ago


South Innisfail, Australia Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns Full time

Contract Dates: 1 January 2025 to 1 January 2030
Employment Type: 
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: Paid in accordance with the Diocese of Cairns, Catholic Education Principals Agreement 
Closing Date: 5pm, 20 October 2024

About Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is comprises of 30 schools and colleges across Far North Queensland and the central education office, Catholic Education Services which is located across three offices in the city of Cairns. Our Cairns Catholic Education community has 20 primary schools, two Prep to Year 12 colleges and eight secondary colleges. The most recent college to open was the first Catholic school in Australia to be co-located with a university. Another of our colleges is a Special Assistance College with campuses in Cairns, Cooktown, and Edmonton. Over the next five years there are two new schools planned at Kewarra Beach and Gordonvale.

To find out about more the Diocese of Cairns, click the link here

About Good Counsel College

Good Counsel College is an independent Catholic Secondary College in the Marist Tradition and is part of the Mother of Good Counsel Parish in Innisfail. Parish Priest Fr Kerry Crowley oversees the College on behalf of the Bishop of Cairns – Most Rev James Foley DD DPh; and it is administered by Catholic Education Services – Diocese of Cairns.

We are committed to providing a Catholic education that is holistic in nature, paying attention to the academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional growth and learning of all our students. Our facilities provide a modern and contemporary environment that allows us to provide a 21st century education. Our extensive use of communication and information technology (ICT) and our 1:1 laptop program provides the ideal platform for students to engage with their learning in a variety of ways that challenge and inspire them to reach their potential.

About the role

As faith leader, the Catholic principal models faith in action, leading the college community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a world class education, enriched by the lived encounter with the Catholic faith.  

For more information about the role please see the Position Description  Principal Position Description.pdf

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • Remote area incentive allowances
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • 12.75% 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’ paid parental leave
  • Professional development and renewal
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

Enquires 

Kristen Sharpe - Acting Director of School Effectiveness

Email: ksharpe@cns.catholic.edu.au



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