Regional Professional Experience Grant - Semester 1 2026

Job details

Position status: Contract

Position type: Flexible

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: Var.

Workplace Location: Cairns region, Mackay region, Rockhampton region, Toowoomba region, Townsville region

Job ad reference: QLD/CO678315/26

Closing date: 26-Jun-2026

Yearly salary: $2250 - $3400

Contact person: Scholarships & Grants Team

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

The grant is to assist with placement-related expenses* (i.e., transport, accommodation, meals, incidentals) for eligible placements in term Semester 1 2026 (27 January to 26 June) of the 2026 state school calendar:

• $2,250 - minimum consecutive 15 days
• $3,000 - 20 days
• $3,200 - 25-35 days
• $3,400 - 40+ days

*Please keep receipts and seek financial advice regarding potential implications for tax/income/benefits. If you are a current employee of the department, your grant will be taxed.

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 TR2-3 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 QLD, North QLD and select schools in the North Coast and Metro South.

How to apply

Step 1. Organise your placement

1. Select a state school for the placement ensuring it meets the eligibility criteria (above).
2. Organise the placement with the university.
3. Ensure all required documents are ready before applying.

Step 2. Apply for the grant. Once your placement is confirmed in Sonia Online or InPlace:

1. Click the ‘Apply Online' button below
2. Upload the required documents listed below
3. Complete all the questions in the online questionnaire.

Required documents

You must upload all of the following documents:

• Confirmation of your professional experience placement school and dates.
• Confirmation of enrolment in an Initial Teacher Education program.
• Current academic transcript.
• Previous professional experience placement reports.
• Valid blue card for working with children.
• Short resume/curriculum vitae.