Commencement Date: 18January 2027

Employment Type: Permanent position - Part-time (3 days per week)

Salary Range: $123,709- $131,629 FTE Gross per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date for Applications: 11 pm Sunday 15 November 2026

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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 enquiries: Please call

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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

Applications must include a resume and cover letter (not more than 3 pages). Applicants are requested to respond to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities as outlined in the position description, please outline your experience and include examples. Please clearly state which professional authority you are registered with and membership number (i.e. QCT, AHPRA, AASW and QGCA).

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description School Counsellor Position Description

For enquiries: Please call

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Commencement Date: January 2027 (Negotiable)

Employment Type: Permanent position - Full-time

Salary Range: $123,709- $131,629 FTE Gross per annum (pro-rata if part time)

Closing Date for Applications: 11 pm Sunday 1 November 2026

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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.

Catholic Education Cairns is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver school-based therapy services and build capability across our campuses. You will work within a collaborative framework including students, families, teachers, and external agencies to support diverse learner needs.

The role focuses on strengthening student access to curriculum, training staff in program delivery, and maintaining regular on-site visits to monitor progress and outcomes.

Commencement Date: As soon as possible, with flexibility for the successful candidate

Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term until 31 December 2027 (part-time arrangements may be considered)

Salary Range:$100,600to $159,917 FTE Gross per annum pending experience (pro-rata for part-time)

Closing Date for Applications: Closing 11pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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.

The role and responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist is to provide therapy services to students in schools and develop capacity within schools in meeting the needs of diverse learners. This involves working within a consultative framework including students, parents, teachers, learning support teachers, therapists, administration and external agencies.

This role is aimed at strengthening the individual skills of students to access the curriculum as well as support and train teaching staff in program implementation and management. The Occupational Therapist will work cooperatively with the Engagement Wellbeing and Learning Directorate, Principals and school staff to facilitate a holistic approach to learning for all students in our schools.

Frequent and regular school visits are a key component of this role.

• Formal qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience working within a disability setting; including with children, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to select and apply evidence-based practice in the provision of occupational therapy services in an educational setting, particularly for students with disabilities.
• Proven capacity to develop and implement programs and associated strategies and services to support the needs of students.
• Demonstrated skills in the implementation of programs and training of support personnel.
• Ability to operate in teams and develop professional networks with persons from various agencies including regional and outreach therapy services.
• An understanding of inclusive practices in educational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the school community.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• Capacity to plan and deliver timely professional learning opportunities for staff development that improve teaching and learning experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Current drivers licence.
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.
• Promote child safety at all times.

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport Membership

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionPosition Description Occupational Therapist

For enquiries: Please call

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.