About this job

Classroom Teacher

Commencement Date: January 2025
Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term (6 hours per week) for 2025 school year (leave coverage)
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $84,077 to Lead Teacher $142,764 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 3:00pm, Wednesday 2 October 2024

Please note applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail

Good Counsel Primary School (website) values a strong partnership with families and encourage the building of relationships within a caring and safe community. It is our belief that children more easily achieve their true potential when parents feel comfortable and are involved in the life of the school. 

Good Counsel Primary School is located close to the heart of Innisfail, with the rear access to the school being across the street from Good Counsel College. Only 90km south of Cairns, Innisfail is the Cassowary Coast’s largest town, with a population of approximately 10,000. The township is picturesquely situated at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, about five kilometres from the coast. 

Meet the Principal, Liam Kenny 

About the Role

Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail is currently accepting applications for a fixed-term leave coverage contract for Term 2, 2024. 


As a Teacher you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate. 

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

• ITAS Allowance
• 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 further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Teacher Position Description.pdf

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

For Enquiries: Please call (07) 4063 0600

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.