Ready for a new adventure in regional Queensland? Moranbah State High School is seeking passionate secondary teachers across a range of curriculum areas, with permanent opportunities available for immediate and 2027 commencement. Build your career, become part of the community and experience a regional lifestyle with plenty to offer.

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🌿 Wondering What Life Is Actually Like in Moranbah?
Moranbah offers the benefits of regional living without giving up the things you need day to day. You'll find shopping, healthcare, childcare, schools, sporting facilities and community services within the town, along with a huge range of sporting and recreational activities including AFL, rugby, soccer, netball, tennis, golf, BMX and more. With a strong community feel and plenty of opportunities to get involved, Moranbah is a place where you can build connections, enjoy an active lifestyle and make a life beyond the classroom. Mackay and Emerald are also within driving distance, with Moranbah Airport providing convenient connections further afield. 

All positions listed are permanent full time unless specified. Dates of temporary employment are as listed, unless otherwise determined.

2026 Opportunities

• English/Humanities*/Design and Technologies (Food specialisations) Year 7-12 (Starts ASAP)
• Inclusion Year 7-12 (Starts 06/10/26)
• Design & Technologies (Industrial Technology strands/Industrial Graphics Skills/Engineering Skills Year 7-12 (Starts ASAP)

2027 Opportunities

• Health & Physical Education/Mathematics Year 7-12 (Starts 21/01/27)
• Digital Technologies/Design and Technologies (Industrial Technology strands)/Mathematics Year 7-12 (Starts 21/01/27)
• Music/English/Auslan Year 7-12 (Starts 21/01/27)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-10). 

As a teacher at Moranbah State High School, you'll also have access to:

🏡Relocation and housing support
💰Generous rural teacher incentives
🏫 Modern Facilities & Quality Resources
🤝 Supportive Teams & Mentoring
🚀 Career Development Opportunities

👩‍🏫 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 Moranbah SHS website here or check out their Facebook page 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.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

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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