Job No: TCE5016
Commencement Date: Monday 05 October 2026
Tenure: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $110,695 TO $136,747 per annum pending experience + Super + Allowances + Access to remote area benefits
This role is based in Mount Isa and supports our schools across the region. However, alternative travel arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Make a lasting difference in student’s lives!
Help shape positive learning, wellbeing and life outcomes for students by joining our dedicated school community as a Guidance Counsellor.
In this role, you’ll bring your professional expertise, leadership and compassionate support to foster the social, emotional and educational wellbeing of students. You’ll work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community to design and deliver programs that build resilience, confidence and personal growth.
Eligibility
Whether you’re a teacher with postgraduate qualifications in guidance and counselling, or a psychologist eligible for registration with AHPRA, you’ll bring the professional expertise needed to support student wellbeing and growth. Your background will enable you to provide informed, evidence-based guidance that helps students feel safe, supported and understood.
Why Choose us?
You’ll also enjoy the rhythm of the school year, with regular breaks during school holidays that support your own wellbeing while you support others.
You will be a part of a broader Guidance Counsellor team with regular supervision provided and regular networking opportunities
Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong. Working across preventative, early intervention and responsive approaches, you’ll play a vital part in empowering students to thrive - both at school and beyond.
Please review TCEO's guidelines for supporting achievement of general registration for Provisional Psychologists under the Psychology Board of Australia here.
Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
For more information, please review the full position description.
We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.
Applications close 04 September 2026.
