Applications are now open for our Graduate Primary Teacher Scholarships for Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton.

Placement locations include: Longreach, Blackall, Barcaldine, Clermont, Springsure, Emerald, Monto, Biloela, Rockhampton Yeppoon, Gracemere, Mackay, Sarina, Walkerston, Gladstone and Tannum Sands.

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Teacher Salary Range: $84,077 - $123,101 (pending experience)

Are you in your final year of your tertiary studies* with a Bachelor of Education or Master of Education? Our scholarship aims to support you as you commence your teaching career with us in 2026. As a graduate teacher with us, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced educators and gain valuable experience in the classroom. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in education!

*Mid-year graduates for 2026 are also encouraged to apply. Mid-year graduate scholarships will be based on an individual timeline in line with your conferral date.

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach at 17 locations across Central Queensland. We want you to be valued, inspired and welcomed into our school communities, joining our culture of care.

Each year Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton appoints a number of graduate teachers to Catholic Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Colleges commencing at the start of each year. Our Graduate Scholarship Program offers financial incentive, mentoring and support, early offer of appointment and employment certainty through permanency.

Scholarship Timeframes

Early offer of permanency for successful Scholarship applicants will occur in June 2025.

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

Formal offers of employment including advice of school placement are provided in September 2025.

Scholarship Opportunity

Our Scholarship has been designed with the following incentives:

• FINANCIAL - $6500* ($500 initial payment to be paid in your first pay; $3000 at end of 1st and 2nd year) + Location incentives (IPRASS payments and ITAS Allowance)
• LOCATION BENEFITS - Accommodation and Travel Expenses (Subsided housing and $1000 travel subsidy per year subject to appointment location)
• EMPLOYMENT - Permanency on Appointment
• PLAN YOUR LIFE - Receive an early offer of employment in June 2025 (at a school to be advised once Staffing is finalised)
• PRIORITY TRANSFER - We recognise commitment of remote service. Priority transfers are available to you after completion of at least 2 years service in a remote location to your preferred region.
• HECS DEBT WAIVER - You have the opportunity to become eligible to have your HECS Debt waived under the government initiative (pending completion of eligibility requirements and subject to location appointment - available at Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall)
• INDIVIDUALISED MENTORING - with your school and the Consultant: Teacher Growth and Development to set you up for success.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be due to graduate and confer in 2025 and be able to obtain provisional QCT Registration prior to the commencement of the 2026 School Year. *Please note these timeframes do not apply to mid-year graduates in 2026 and are in line with conferral dates.
• Accept a teaching position anywhere within Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton. Please note a key condition of applying for this scholarship is your willingness to be appointed to any of the below locations in Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton.

Full* Scholarship Eligible Locations

• Longreach
• Barcaldine
• Blackall
• Clermont
• Springsure
• Emerald
• Monto
• Biloela

Partial Scholarship Eligible Locations

• Rockhampton
• Yeppoon
• Gracemere
• Mackay
• Sarina
• Walkerston
• Gladstone
• Tannum Sands

Scholarship Conditions

• Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the Catholic ethos and mission
• Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate in 2025 or mid-year 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 the duration of the appointment
• A 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.

The below incentives are available to all successful applicants:

• Relocation assistance (up to $3000; Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall relocations are fully funded)
• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $84,077 - $123,101 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Leadership development opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources
• For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

How to apply

Please apply via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1263

Further information

• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
• Please refer to our website - Benefits of Working Remotely to access the benefits of working remotely including a benefits calculator that includes your salary and incentives available based on your appointment location.
• Eligible locations for the HECS DEBT Waiver include Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall. Please refer to this website for further information: https://www.studyassist.gov.au/paying-back-your-loan/reducing-very-remote-teachers-help-debt-applications-available
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or [email protected]

Applications close: Monday, 31 March 2025

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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