Mitchell, Mungallala and Dunkeld are towns in the Maranoa region, located approximately 500kms west of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. All three schools are known for friendly and safe communities that share a welcoming attitude and a strong sense of country hospitality giving you an opportunity to make difference everyday while enjoying living and working in a beautiful rural area. These opportunities are suited for new beginning teachers or experienced teachers. Apply Now to not miss out.

Job details

Current Opportunities:  

• Primary - Prep to Year 6 - Mungallala State School (0.4FTE) and Dunkeld State School (0.4FTE) and Mitchell State School (0.2FTE) (Permanent, commence 22/01/2026)

This is a unique primary position where you will be based at Mitchell State School that may be able to offer departmental accommodation, and you will work with the teaching principals at both Mungallala State School and Dunkeld State School to support the students across all Primary year levels.  You will be highly supported by the Principal and work closely with the cluster of schools in the area with planning and professional development opportunties.  This is truly an amazing opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of students who live in the country.

• *Humanities and Social Sciences / English - Years 7 to 10  - Mitchell State School (1.0FTE) (Permanent, commence 22/01/2026)

*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 to 12)

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support

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 Mitchell State School, Mungallala State School, Dunkeld State School
📄 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.

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.

• 09 133932 teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 190KB)
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