Make Central Queensland your home! Central Queensland Region encompasses the coastal towns of Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay as well as the rural towns in the Wide Bay, Coalfields and the Remote Outback reaching to Birdsville. We have opportunities for beginning and experienced teachers across multiple sectors. Make a life change and experience the wide open spaces of our landscape. Photo courtesy of Tourism & Events Queensland. Coral, Cattle, Coal - C U in CQ!

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Hit the road and explore Central Queensland, make new friendships and progress your teaching career! Central Queensland has a diverse landscape of quintessential Australian outback towns, desert plains, tropical rainforests and sprawling beaches.

Teachers are welcomed with open arms in these close-knit communities and are highly-valued and respected by students and their families. You will enjoy ongoing professional development and the opportunity to build on your skills and knowledge throughout your career.

What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• Subsidised departmental accommodation for singles, couples or families (in selected locations)
• Access to a range of additional benefits through our Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS)
• Mentoring for Beginning Teachers
• Professional development opportunities and potential for career advancement.

Teaching in Queensland:  The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification, Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.

Permanent employment as a teacher is available to:

• Australian citizens.
• Persons who reside in Australia and have permission or a right to be granted permission, under Commonwealth law, to remain in Australia indefinitely.
• New Zealand citizens who have a special category visa or a right to be granted a special category visa under the Migration Act 1958.

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details and attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees
• Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

**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.**

Further information

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

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any Queensland state school location.

Documents

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

• CQR Teacher Role Description_CQR31880419 (Word, 201KB)
  Role Description