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.

How to apply

Step 1. Organise your placement

Step 2. Apply for the grant

Step 3. Complete all the questions in the online questionnaire