Known locally as Koolkan Aurukun Community School, Aurukun State School is the only school in the community, providing education from Kindergarten through to Secondary. Located on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula, our school works in partnership with students, families and community to deliver meaningful learning experiences connected to culture, identity and Country. Learn and grow alongside the Wik and Kugu People, the Traditional Owners of the land, while joining a passionate team making a real impact in one of the world's oldest living cultures.

Job details

Aurukun State School are seeking passionate and adaptable Secondary Teachers to join our team!

This is an opportunity for an educator who is committed to making a meaningful difference in a unique and culturally rich remote community. You will play a key role in delivering engaging learning across the core curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and other subject areas aligned with your skills and experience.

More than classroom instruction, this role is about building strong relationships, supporting student engagement, and helping young people develop confidence, resilience and positive future pathways through education.

Current Opportunities:

• General Secondary - Year 7 (Permanent)
• General Secondary - Year 7-10 (Permanent)

Why Aurukun State School

• Be part of a passionate team focused on positive outcomes for students and community
• Teach in a culturally rich environment with opportunities for learning on Country and in community
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and local Elders
• Grow professionally through unique experiences, collaboration, and ongoing learning
• Work in a school that values cultural respect, inclusion, and community engagement
• Experience a strong sense of connection, purpose, and teamwork

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support 
• A unique opportunity to live and work in a vibrant Aboriginal community
• Rich local professional learning opportunities, including capacity building in Wik pedagogies

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 Aurukun State School 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.

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

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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