Teacher (Year 6) - Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns - QLD|Cairns,Mother of Good Counsel School

Contract Dates: Monday 24 August 2026 to 14 January 2028

This position holds a permanent Teaching position to the Cairns Diocese. 

Employment Type:  Full Time, Fixed Term (30 hours per week)

Salary Range: Graduate $84,077 to Lead Teacher $142,764 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026 

Sitting just on the outskirts of the city, Mother of Good Counsel School strives to foster successful learning based on both the Gospel values and the tradition of the Mercy Sisters. Mother of Good Counsel School stands firm on its capacity for effective, life-giving relationships and collaboration involving all those within its school community, challenging all members of the community to make a difference.

As a Teacher you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Teacher Position Description.pdf

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
• 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
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Katherine Boot- Principal

P: (07) 4053 9***

E: ***************@cns.catholic.edu.au

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.