Beyond the Range Professional Experience Grant - Semester 1 2026

Job details

Position status: Contract

Position type: Flexible

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: Var.

Workplace Location: Central West Qld, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Far North Qld, North West Qld

Job ad reference: QLD/CO678380/26

Closing date: 26-Jun-2026

Yearly salary: $3375 - $5000

Contact person: Scholarships and Grants

Contact details: scholarships@qed.qld.gov.au

The grant

The grant is designed to assist with placement-related expenses* (i.e. transport, accommodation, meals, incidentals) for eligible placements in Semester 1 2026 (27 Jan - 26 Jun)

• $3,375 - minimum consecutive 15 days
• $4,500 - 20 days
• $4,700 - 25-35 days
• $5,000 - 40+ days

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be:

• enrolled in your 3rd/4th year of an undergraduate or 1st/2nd year of a postgraduate accredited initial teacher education program (teaching degree)
• hold a valid QLD Working with Children Blue Card
• are a person who resides in Australia and has permission under a Commonwealth Law, to study in Australia

The placement must be undertaken in a QLD state school that has a transfer rating between TR4-7 and is located:

• at least 2 hours (each way) from where you currently live to the state school and
• within Central QLD, Darling Downs-South West, Far North or North QLD, and selected schools in the North Coast

Eligible state schools are highlighted green or orange in the maps attached below. Agnes Water, Lowmead and Wartburg in the North Coast are not eligible for the grant nor are private schools.

If you're on a PTT, you may be eligible if the eligibility criteria (above) are met.

How to apply

Step 1. Organise your placement

a) Select a state school for the placement ensuring it meets the eligibility criteria (above)

b) Organise the placement with the university

c) Ensure all required documents are ready before applying

Step 2. Apply for the grant

Once your placement is confirmed in Sonia Online or InPlace:

a) Click the ‘Apply Online' button below (create an account if needed)

b) In the ‘upload resume or other documents' section, attach the following

• current unofficial academic transcript/enrolment
• current blue card
• placement confirmation
• resume
• placement reports

Step 3. Complete all the questions in the online questionnaire

Important information

• Do not submit your application until all required documentation is ready
• Applications missing essential documents cannot proceed to verification and will remain pending until complete, which may result in significant delays
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted less than 6 weeks before the placement start date may result receiving the grant while on placement

Selection process

You'll be advised of the outcome within 10 weeks of submitting your grant application (please allow longer during peak times). This may include a request for further information or acceptance of an offer from you. Please remember to regularly check your emails including the bin/junk/spam/trash folders for updates

Payment of the grant

Please read the conditions of the grant that is listed below before applying.

Payment can take up to 4 weeks and is initiated upon receipt and verification of all required documents. Payment will be provided in a lump sum via EFT or with your fortnightly pay if you're an employee of the department.

You are required to notify the department of any changes to the approved placement particulars. Please keep the receipts for placement-related expenses and seek financial advice (i.e., an advisor, ATO and/or Centrelink) regarding potential implications to income and/or benefits received/to be paid. If you're an employee of the Department of Education during your placement, the grant will be provided to you with your fortnightly pay and will be taxed as per the ATO requirements.