About this job

Commencement Date: Monday, March 16 (or as negotiated)

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (5-year) Senior Leadership position 

This position holds a full time permanent teaching position within the Cairns Diocese 

Salary Range: Assistant Principal - AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 per annum FTE plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm Sunday 1 March 2026 

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process, a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns

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.

About the Role

As faith leader, the Catholic Assistant Principal - Catholic Identity 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. Senior Leaders are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Assistant Principal Catholic Identity- MOGC.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

• Fitness Passport membership available
• 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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

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.

Enquires

Ms Katherine Boot - Principal

P: 4053 9700

E: principal.nthcairns@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.