Secondary Teacher - Multiple Opportunities
Queensland Department of Education
Mackay, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- 6 days ago
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- Education
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Eligibility
- Applicants with the required teaching qualification, QCT registration, and legal right to work in Australia may apply. Pre-service teachers, graduate teachers, early-career teachers, and experienced teachers are all encouraged to apply. Existing permanent teachers may also apply through the transfe…
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Job description
About the School
Mackay State High School is a large and diverse secondary school community with more than 1,150 students and staff. The school aims to deliver educational excellence and varied pathways for learners, built on pride, inclusion, and high expectations. Its guiding vision is: “We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride!”
Founded in 1912, the school has a strong heritage and a long record of achievement in academics, culture, and sport. It offers a modern and supportive environment with classrooms, science and computer laboratories, digital learning options, a full sports facility, and extracurricular academies in academic excellence, music, agriculture show team, and sport.
The school is also known for its collaborative staff culture and strong support for beginning teachers, including mentoring, instructional coaching, peer observation, a 12-month accommodation package, and regional workforce support.
Current Teaching Opportunities
- Inclusion - Permanent
- English / Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 7-9 - Permanent
- English / Essential English / Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years) - Permanent
- English / Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 7-10 - Permanent, starting 01/06/2026
- English / The Arts - Year 7-10 - Permanent
- Engineering Skills / Industrial Technology Skills / Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisations) - Permanent
- Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisations) / Design - Year 7-12 - Permanent, starting 13/07/2026
- Humanities roles may cover one or more streams within Humanities and Social Sciences, including Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, and related subjects across Years 7-10.
What the Role Offers
- Location allowance
- Access to modern facilities and high-quality resources
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Relocation support
Candidate Requirements
- A relevant teaching qualification
- Full or provisional Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration
- Australian working rights or a valid visa
- Pre-service and graduate teachers are welcome to apply
- Applicants should include practicum reports, mentor statements, and an unofficial transcript
Application Process
Applicants are asked to submit personal details and attach a resume that includes two professional referees.
All applicants are encouraged to register through the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future vacancies.
Existing permanent teachers may apply through the teacher transfer process. Relocation entitlements may not apply in these cases.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Additional Information
This opportunity is based in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, and is for onsite full-time employment.
Occupational group: Education & Training.