Position of Middle Leadership - Head of Rugby League

This position holds a full-time, permanent teaching position Applicants must identify the subjects they are qualified and experienced to teach in their application.

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.

Teaching Areas: Applicants must identify the subjects they are qualified and experienced to teach as part of their application.

Hours: As per the Agreement

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience:

Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 8 $124,724 FTE Gross per annum, plus Middle Leader Tier 1.2 allowance $9,773 FTE gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 5 pm Monday, 23 November 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 protected and nurturing environment where students can grow, emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically.

About the Role

The role of the Head of Rugby League is to provide strategic leadership, coordination and management of the College's Rugby League program, fostering a culture of participation, excellence, sportsmanship and personal development in alignment with the College's Catholic and Marist values.



The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Rugby League program, including team development, coaching, competitions, student wellbeing, representative pathways and community partnerships. The role aims to strengthen participation across both boys' and girls' teams, establish sustainable development pathways and provide opportunities for students to achieve their potential both on and off the field. For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Middle_Leader_Head_of_Rugby Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

- Be registered or eligible to be registered 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 - upon completion of 1-year of continuous service
- 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: [email protected]

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

📌 Position of Middle Leadership - Head of Rugby League, Good Counsel College, Innisfail
🏢 Catholic Education Cairns
📍 Innisfail