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Principal - Good Counsel College, Innisfail
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: 6pm Friday 22 November 2024
About Good Counsel College
Good Counsel College is owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, under the auspices of the Bishop of Cairns – Most Rev Joe Caddy AM. The College is an associate member of the Marist Schools Association.
We are committed to providing a Catholic education that is holistic in nature, developing the academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional growth and learning of all our students. Our facilities provide a contemporary learning environment, where pedagogy engages students with their learning in a variety of ways that challenge and inspire them to reach their potential.
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 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 package including vehicle and accommodation
- 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
Wayne Wood - Director of School Effectiveness
Email: wood1@cns.catholic.edu.au
