Job Description
Longreach State High School is seeking a VET Qualified (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) teacher to deliver the Certificate II in Kitchen Operations to our cluster of schools, including Blackall State School, Winton State School, Aramac State School and Barcaldine State School. This adventurous teacher will spend, on average, 2 weeks each term in each of the five schools, delivering the program from the Big Red Truck, our mobile catering kitchen. This position comes with generous locality allowances for regional and remote service, as well as supports for the itinerant nature of the position. The position may require some weekend work throughout the year, to cater for events, but this is compensated through our time off in lieu (TOIL) program.
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Teacher |
| Workplace Location | Central West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/403051 |
| Closing date | 28-Jun-2022 |
| Yearly salary | $66556 - $100186 |
| Fortnightly salary | $2551.10 - $3840.10 |
| Job duration | Commence: As soon as possible until 24 July 2022 |
| Contact person | Vanessa Moller |
| Contact details | 07 4652 8333 Access the National Relay Service |
The iconic Longreach Region in Central Western Queensland is situated 700 kilometres from the coast, west of Rockhampton. A true outback town Longreach is supported by the main industries of cattle, sheep production and tourism. Travelling to Longreach couldn't be easier with access by rail, road or plane. The region is full of history and draws tourists from around the country to see the unique experiences on offer including the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Museum.
For the adventurer the Longreach Region is home to an array of National Parks which allow for camping, fishing, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. View the stunning outback from above with scenic helicopter flights or from the ground with beautiful and informative nature walks. Longreach is the perfect town to experience the true outback lifestyle and welcoming community rural Australia has to offer.
For further information about the school, please click here to visit the school's website.
What is in it for you?
As the largest employer of teachers in Queensland the department has some attractive benefits for employees, including:
- assistance with relocating
- attractive salary and benefits
- incentives for teaching in remote areas
- locality allowance in specified locations
- subsidised accommodation in specified locations
Teaching in Queensland:
The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here.
Applicants for these positions must possess:
- 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.
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, 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).
- Workers in education settings, including schools, early childhood and care services (such as kindergartens and childcare centres) or Outside School Hours Care, are required to have received the prescribed number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 23 January 2022.
To ensure the Department of Education is complying with this requirement successful applicants will be required to supply supporting evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination for employment to any roles in the designated categories. Please visit the Department of Education COVID-19 website for further information. Department of Health information page for further information about obtaining your COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
How to apply:
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV 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
**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.**
The Queensland Government is the executive branch and democratic administrative authority of the state of Queensland, Australia. A federated state under a parliamentary constitutional monarchy which was formed in 1859, Queensland's governmental structure is set out on the Constitution of Queensland. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, Queensland has been a State of Australia, with the Constitution of Australia regulating the relationships between all state and territory governments and the Australian Government. Under the Australian Constitution, all states and territories (including Queensland) ceded powers relating to certain matters to the federal government.