Jobs in Australia

Multiple opportunities are available in schools within Townsville and surrounding 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.

• Prep-6 (Temporary ASAP - 12/12/2025, Fraction Negotiable)
• Prep-6 - English as an additional language/Dialect

• Year 5 (Temporary ASAP -12/12/2025)
• Year 6 (Temporary ASAP -12/12/2025)

• Prep-3
• Year 3
• Prep-6 (Temporary ASAP -12/12/25)

• Year 4 (Temporary 22/04/2025 - 19/09/2025)
• Prep (Temporary 22/04/2025 - 19/09/2025)

• Year 5-6

• Prep-6
• The Arts - seeking a general primary teacher interested in delivering The Arts

• Year 4 (Temporary 22/04/2025 to 12/12/2025)

• The Arts - seeking a general primary teacher interested in delivering The Arts

• Year 3-4 (Temporary ASAP -04/04/25)

• Year 1-2 (Temporary 22/04/2025 to 12/12/2025 Part Time 0.6 FTE)

• Year 4-6 (Fraction negotiable)

• Year 3-6 (experience-The Arts)
• Year 5-6

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

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

• 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).

• 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.

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