We are now recruiting to positions available for commencement during 2025 in rural, remote and city locations. A variety of full time and part time positions are available. Are you looking for an opportunity to use your specialist low incidence disability professional knowledge and skills as a teacher? Working as a teacher in QLD state schools is a rewarding career choice that can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. We are seeking applications from qualified teachers to join our great team. Applications form part of a talent pool from where vacancies across the state will be filled as they arise over the next 12 months. NB: Low Incidence Disability refers to Blind/vision impairment, Deaf/hard of hearing & Physical impairment only. Please make sure you specify the area you are applying for in your response.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student. For more information about the department, please visit our website at www.qed.qld.gov.au

Your Opportunity: As the Advisory Visiting Teacher, Low Incidence Disability (in one of the areas of Blind/vision impairment, Deaf/hard of hearing &/or Physical impairment) you will:

• Work with education teams to provide advice and support to build staff capability to plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs for children and students with low incidence disability, from the age of onset/diagnosis to school leaving.
• Provide advice and support to collaboratively develop programs in alignment to the Australian Curriculum and relevant frameworks, departmental policies, and evidence-based disability specific practices.
• Collaboratively assist teachers and education staff to support children and students in a variety of settings through active development of supportive learning environments that enable access, participation, engagement and achievement on the same basis as their peers.

The Advisory Visiting Teacher, Low Incidence Disability reports to the Principal (or delegate) and Regional AVT Contact in collaboration with the relevant statewide service. Advisory Visiting Teachers receive professional supervision, direction, and support from State-wide services, in collaboration with the Regional AVT Contact.

Low Incidence Disability includes:

• Blind/vision impairment
• Deaf/hard of hearing 
• Physical impairment

For more information, please see below under 'Documents' the attached Role Description and location preferences form. Use this form, to indicate your preference for the low incidence disability area.

Applicants must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for info.
• Current full or provisional registration with QCT. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. 
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For info CLICK HERE.
• A current driver's licence, as there is a requirement to travel in this role.

How to apply: Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Include a completed copy of the attached Location Preference form clearly indicating the low incidence disability area you are applying for- blind/vision impairment; deaf/hard of hearing and/or physical impairment.
• Submit a 2 page response where you MUST address your suitability through the key capabilities from the role description. Please note: your application will NOT be considered if the key capabilities are not addressed.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-advisory-visiting-teacher-disability (PDF, 303KB)
  Role Description
  
  AVT EOI Base location preferences 2025 (Word, 132KB)
  Information Package for Applicants