Multiple opportunities are available in schools within the Mackay and Surrounding geographic locations for beginning, early career and experienced teachers looking to join a welcoming and supportive team environment. If you are interested in any of the listed opportunities you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. Teachers who have applied to the Teacher Application Portal are encouraged to email TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au with your interest in specific opportunities.

Job details

Please see current opportunities below.

2025 Opportunities

• Eimeo Road State School - 1.0FTE - Music - P -6 
• Mackay North State High School - Instrumental Music - 1.0 FTE Temp 23/1 - 12/12/2025. 
  • This is a circuit position based at up to 5 other schools in the local Mackay area. 
  • Knowledge of band instruments in the families of brass/woodwind/percussion. Experience in leading large ensembles (conducting).
• Proserpine State High School - Music - Music in Practice - 1.0FTE 23/01/2025 -12/12/2025 

All teachers seeking employment with the Department of Education are encouraged to apply to the Teacher Application Portal to join the talent pool.

What is in it for you?

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please Click here.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• 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.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

How to apply:

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

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

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.

• Teacher Role Description (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description