Mackay State High School is proud to be a large, diverse school community and has grown to more than 1150 students and staff. Our mission is to provide educational excellence and diverse pathways for students, based on a culture of pride, inclusion and high expectations. Our vision is “We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride!" We believe in the outstanding learning opportunities that our school offers, and we know our students achieve success.

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Why Mackay SHS?

• Rich heritage and strong academic tradition – Established in 1912, Mackay State High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in Queensland and has a long-standing reputation for academic, cultural, and sporting excellence. 
• Vibrant, well-resourced learning environment – With a student body of around 1,150, the school offers modern classrooms, science and computer labs, digital learning programs, a full sports facility and extracurricular academies in academic excellence, music, agriculture show team, and sport—all supported by a collaborative staff team and a variety of learning hubs
• Supportive workplace culture and beginning teacher support – Mackay State High actively welcomes applications from new graduates, early-career, and experienced teachers. A 12-month accommodation package and regional workforce support are available, while instructional coaching, mentoring and peer observation cycles are embedded in a supportive professional environment 

Current Opportunities:

2025

• English (Permanent)
• Health and Physical Education/Sport and Recreation (Permanent)
• Humanities* and Social Sciences (Middle Years)/English (Permanent)
• Learning Support / Inclusion (Permanent)
• Mathematics/ Science (Year 7 -10, Permanent)
• Design and Technologies (Industrial Technology strands)/ Furnishing Skills / Building and Construction Skills / Engineering Skills (Temporary, ASAP - 12/12/2025)
• English / Food Technology and Hospitality (Permanent)

2026

• Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) / Agricultural Practices (Permanent)
• Italian/French/Humanities and Social Sciences/English - (Year 7-10, Permanent)
• Biology/Physical Education/Science/Health and Physical Education/Netball - (Year 7-12, Permanent)
• Design and Technologies/Building & Construction Skills/Furnishing Skills/Design and Technologies/Food Tec - (Year 7-12, Permanent)
• Design and Technologies/Health and Physical Education/Building and Construction Skills/RL/Basketball - (Year 7-12, Permanent)
• Mathematics/ English/ Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years)/ Science - (Year 7-10, Permanent)
• Mathematics - (Year 7 -12, Permanent)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences(Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-12.

What We Offer

• Location allowance
• Relocation and housing support
• 12 month accommodation package is available at this location.

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

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📄 Read about departmental incentives: Rural and Remote Housing Incentive Scheme

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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