Commencement Date: 13 July 2026
Employment Type: Part-time, permanent (30.4 hours per week)
Salary Range: $123,709- $131,629 FTE Gross per annum Pro Rata
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, 8 July 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 focuses 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 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.
The College is an initiative of the Diocese of Cairns and Catholic Education Services. The College offers individualised, flexible multi-year secondary education programs for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling. The College provides a variety of innovative teaching and learning practices that acknowledges young people’s complex education and social needs and empowers them to identify and pursue individual transition to adulthood, further education, employment, back to a mainstream school setting and importantly a connection to the community. Staff at the College will be multi-disciplinary in response to the diverse needs of young people and their families.
The College is a registered Special Assistance School across three campuses located within Edmonton. Manoora and the main campus in Cooktown. Cooktown has an enrolment of 38 young people. The Cooktown campus includes a 32-bed Years 7 to 12 residential unit for weekly boarders. While Manoora and Edmonton provide alternative educational pathways via day schooling for young people in Years 7 to 12.
Young people who attend Holy Spirit College include Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people disengaged from mainstream education for a range of reasons, including:
Applications must include a resume and cover letter (not more than 3 pages). Applicants are requested to address the Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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).
Catholic Education Services encourages applicants to apply ASAP, interviews may be offered before the closing date.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
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For enquiries: Please call (07) 4050 9722Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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