Secondary Teacher (Graduate Secondary Teacher Scholarship Program)

Graduate Secondary Teacher Scholarship Program (To commence 2027)

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Teacher Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)

Interview Process: Applications will be forwarded to the nominated Secondary Colleges on receipt of application. Applicants will be contacted as soon as possible by a representative of the nominated College.

Eligibility: You are in your final year of tertiary studies with a Bachelor of Education or Master of Education, or a PTT applicant due to graduate in 2026, and meet the scholarship conditions.

*PTT applicants due to graduate in 2026 are also encouraged to apply.

• Financing: $4,500 ($500 initial payment in first pay; $2,000 at end of 1st and 2nd year)
• Employment: permanency on appointment
• Plan Your Life: receive early offer of employment in line with College appointment processes
• Individualised Mentoring: provided by your appointed College

Early offer of permanency and appointment for successful Scholarship applicants can occur from June 2026 in line with College appointment processes.

Initial payment of $500 will be paid in your first pay.

Scholarship Locations: available to all Colleges at Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton. Preservice teachers may nominate their secondary college of choice.

Interviews are completed by the individual secondary colleges.

• Be due to graduate and confer in 2026 and obtain provisional QCT registration prior to 2027 school year commencement.

Scholarship Conditions:

• Applications welcome from anyone who supports the Catholic ethos and mission.
• Eligible to graduate and confer in 2026.
• Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge, practice and engagement.
• Eligible to work in Australia for duration of appointment.
• Desire to serve the community of Central Queensland.

High‑achieving graduates will be identified on the basis of professional experience reports, application responses and referee statements.

Incentives for Successful Applicants:

• Competitive salary structure: $86,600 – $124,724 (pending experience).
• Employer superannuation of 12.75%.
• Salary packaging options.
• 39 weeks of term time per school year.
• Employee Assistant Program (24‑hour counselling service).
• Corporate health discounts with Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance.
• Fitness Passport.
• Modern facilities and resources.
• Long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portion may be portable).
• Deferred salary scheme.
• Induction process, professional learning programs and early career teacher support.

* Please refer to our website – Benefits of Working Remotely – for the benefits calculator that indicates salary, accommodation and other incentives.

We look forward to receiving your application and hope you find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton rewarding.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and ability to obtain Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Complete the application by clicking Apply Now.
• Upload a cover letter addressed to Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director, and a current resume.
• Upload supporting documentation (e.g., practice reports, academic transcripts).
• Include three nominated professional referees with at least one being a teaching mentor from a practicum.
• Read, understand and accept the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools as an explicit term of contract.
• For further information regarding remuneration, contact Employee Support Services at 07 4994 8086 or [email protected].

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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