Located in the town of Woorabinda in Central Queensland, Woorabinda State School is situated 170 km south west of Rockhampton on the traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja / Wadjigal and Ghungalu Aboriginal people and is the only primary school in the community.

Job details

Woorabinda State School is a Kindergarten to Year Six school with nine classes of 190 children. The school's motto is 'Proud and Deadly', with our school values - We are deadly by being - kind, strong, respectful.

The school has outstanding teachers from diverse backgrounds. The leadership team has the Principal, Head of Special Education Services and a Head of Department - Curriculum. Specialist staff include a  special needs teacher, a physical education teacher along with and a specialist science teacher. 

Current Opportunities:

• Primary – Year 6 (Permanent, ASAP) - FlexiSpace program.
• Inclusion - Prep - 6 (Permanent, ASAP)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-12.

Why Woorabinda State School?

• Proud community spirit Teach in Central Queensland's only primary school for Woorabinda, built on the Wadja Wadja / Wadjigal and Ghungalu lands, where values of being kind, strong and respectful shape daily life.
• Diverse, dedicated team Work alongside specialist science, PE and special needs teachers, supported by local teacher-aides, wellbeing staff and a leadership team that values collaboration and cultural connection.
• Unique, culturally rich curriculum Deliver science together with local Aboriginal languages (Ghungalu and Wadja), embed EATSIPs perspectives, and make learning meaningful for every child.
• High expectations & whole-school wellbeing Focus on ensuring every student can read before leaving primary school, supported by Positive Behaviour for Learning, brain health training, and strong community partnerships.
• Strong local partnerships & shared purpose Collaborate with Traditional Owners, CQID, Red Cross, Queensland Reds, police, health and the Cathy Freeman Foundation, in a school deeply connected to its community.

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit the school's website here        

📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF) 

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

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.

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