Ready for a teaching role where your work is genuinely noticed? Dysart State High School is looking for passionate secondary teachers to join our team in the heart of Queensland's Bowen Basin. With permanent opportunities across a range of subject areas, this is an opportunity to build your career while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit regional community.

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A career you can build. A community you can belong to.

Teaching at Dysart State High School offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference in a supportive regional community. You'll become part of a collaborative school where teachers are valued, encouraged to grow professionally and able to build meaningful relationships with students.

Life and teaching in Dysart is different from working in a metropolitan school. Our teachers have the opportunity to build strong, genuine relationships with students, work closely with colleagues and see the impact of their work within the school and wider community. Our school provides a supportive environment where teachers are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their practice and take advantage of professional and career development opportunities. Whether you're an early career teacher looking for the right place to establish yourself or an experienced teacher ready for a change, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark.

Permanent teaching opportunities are available both immediately and for the 2027 school year across a range of secondary teaching areas. If you're looking for a school where you'll be supported professionally, valued personally and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

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

2026 Opportunities

• Industrial Technology Skills Year 7-12 (Starts ASAP)
• Visual Arts/Drama Year 7-12 (Starts ASAP)
• General Mathematics/Science/Health and Physical Education Year 7-10 (Starts 06/10/26)
• English/Geography Year 7-12 (Starts 06/10/26)
• English/Health and Physical Education Year 7-12 (Starts 06/10/26)
• Science/Health and Physical Education Year 7-12 (Starts 06/10/26)

2027 Opportunities

• English/Essential English/Drama/Visual Arts Year 7-12 (Starts 21/01/27)

Why Dysart State High School?

💰Generous rural teacher incentives
📦Relocation and housing support
🏡 Swap the commute for community
📈 Build a career, not just a classroom

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 Dysart SHS 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.

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