Position of Middle Leadership - Health & Physical Education, Good Counsel College, Innisfail - Good Counsel College

Job Reference: 495706

Closing date: September 18, 2026

Location: Innisfail Queensland, Australia

Type: Full-Time

Status: Contract

About this job

Position of Middle Leadership (Health & Physical Education)

This position holds a full-time, permanent Teaching Position.

Contract Dates: 16 January 2027 to 11 January 2030

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent teaching appointment with a three-year fixed-term Middle Leader appointment, which may be renewed following successful review and appraisal.

Hours: As per the Agreement

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience:
Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE Gross per annum, plus Middle Leader Tier 2 allowance $13,026 gross per annum
OR
Proficient 5 and above: $137,750 FTE Gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Friday, 18 September 2026

Good Counsel College

Good Counsel College is a small, but growing, Catholic co-educational secondary school with a strong sense of community and pride that offers a quality and holistic educational experience for students in Years 7-12. It operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns and enjoys collaborative partnerships with Catholic Primary schools in Tully, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Innisfail and Babinda whilst also welcoming students from state and other schools who are seeking a Catholic education for their children and who share our values.

The College strives to provide a quality education for the whole person in a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically.

About the Role

The role of the Learning Leader – Health & Physical Education is to support the mission of the school through leadership of the learning and teaching program of Health & Physical Education. This involves collaborating with teaching staff to develop appropriate curriculum in line with national, state and local requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; ensuring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision and guidance; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; developing appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources.

It also involves working collaboratively with key staff, particularly the Wellbeing Leaders to manage student engagement in all areas of college life.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Learning Leader- Health & PE Position Description.pdf.

Work Requirements

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

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• ITAS and IPRASS Allowances (Remote Area Incentives)
• 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

To Apply

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.

Enquiries

Mr Paul Melloy, Principal
P: 07 4063 5300
E: gcc.gcounsel@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.