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Teacher - Primary, Multiple Opportunities, Fitzgerald State School - (Mackay)
Fitzgerald State School, Central Queensland
Fitzgerald State School are seeking applications from passionate and innovative teachers to join our school in both 2025 and 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step (or first) in your teaching career and make a real difference. If you are passionate, enthusiastic and ready for your next adventure, apply now! Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. Come and join the dedicated team at Fitzgerald SS!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Teacher |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650231 |
| Closing date | 06-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Commence: As Soon As Possible |
| Contact person | Teacher Recruitment Team |
| Contact details | TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
Fitzgerald State School is seeking passionate primary teachers interested in joining a dynamic and well-supported school community. While the advertised vacancies are Prep to Year 6, the school is open to working with the successful applicants to align year level preferences where possible. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a thriving coastal school in the heart of Mackay.
Current Opportunities
2025
- Prep - Year 6 (Permanent)
2026
- Dance/Drama (Permanent, Part-time, 0.2 FTE)
- Prep - Year 6 (Permanent)
Why Fitzgerald SS?
- A welcoming, collaborative team – Be part of a friendly, supportive staff culture where teamwork, shared planning, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.
- Large, well‑staffed coastal school with diverse programs – With over 600 students from Prep to Year 6, Fitzgerald offers specialist staff in music, HPE, Japanese, instrumental programs, learning support and a strong digital learning program (including BYOD laptop integration)
- Thriving school culture and community engagement – Fitzgerald's strong arts focus includes the annual “Spectacular” concert and award‑winning Wakakirri Story‑Dance performance, plus community events, music, sport and wellbeing initiatives
What We Offer
- Modern facilities and quality resources
- Real career development opportunities
- Relocation support
- Location allowance
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 Fitzgerald State School here
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
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