About this job
Assistant Principal- Administration
Commencement Date:
16 January ****
Employment Type:
Full time -Fixed-Term ending 12 January ****
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience AP1 $149,763 - AP3 $157,119 gross per annum FTE +12.75% Super
Substantive Role:
Permanent Teacher
Closing Date for Applications:
3pm 1 September July ****
Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed
Good Counsel Primary School
Good Counsel Catholic Primary School (GCPS), established in ****, is located in the centre of Innisfail township at 96 Rankin Street.
Innisfail is the largest business centre on the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland with a population of approximately 10,000.
The picturesque township is situated at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, about five km from the coast and 90km south of Cairns which services a domestic and international airport.
GCP is the largest Primary School in the Innisfail District with a current cohort of 350 students.
The school has two streams for each year level from Prep to Year 6.
Our school offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning in every student.
Vision
Good Counsel Primary strives to be an authentic, positive Catholic community connected to the Charism of the Sisters of the Positive Samaritan in the Order of Saint Benedict, and the traditional owners of the land on which the school is situated, the Mamu people.
We acknowledge the parents/carers as the first and ongoing teachers of their children.
Values




In keeping with the Charism values of the 'GoodSams', at Good Counsel Primary, staff and students:
welcome all as we would welcome Christ
are compassionate to the person in need
serve God by being neighbour
Motto
Our School motto is: Seek, Learn and Serve
In Christ we:
Seek to be wholly educated - Mind, body and Spirit
Learn for the betterment of ourselves and our world
Serve God by journeying inclusively and respectfully
About the Role
The Assistant Principal- Administration is a key member of the school's leadership team, supporting the principal in the effective operation, management, and the strategic direction of the school.
The role promotes the Catholic identity and mission of the school while ensuring productive administration, compliance, resource management, staff support, and continuous school improvement.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the Position Description Assistant Principal Administration GCP.pdf
Work Requirements
A strong demonstrated commitment to the values, vision and ethos of Catholic Education
Professional qualifications in Education
Demonstrated ability in Learning and Teaching
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
High level of written and verbal communication skills




Demonstrated commitment to the wellbeing of members of the school community
Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation
Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
Experience working with students who have diverse learning needs and those requiring learning support in a school setting.
Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
Current driver's licence;
Promote child safety at all times
What we offer
Market-competitive salary range: per annum pending experience
ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
*****% 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
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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
Principal
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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.

📌 Assistant Principal - Administration - Good Counsel Primary School Innisfail - Good Counsel Primary School (Queensland)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
📍 Queensland