Teach Queensland Prac Placement Grant - Semester 1 2026

Teach Queensland Prac Placement Grant - Semester 1 2026

Teach Queensland

Scholarships and Grants, Employment Incentives and Pathways, Human Resources Branch

Are you a final year preservice teacher completing your final professional experience placement in a Queensland state school in Semester 1 2026? You should apply for this one-off grant of up to $5,000!

The Teach Queensland Prac Placement Grant provides an opportunity for preservice teachers who are studying an accredited initial teacher education program to experience teaching in a Queensland state school.

Job details

• Position status: Contract
• Position type: Flexible
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Var.
• Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City, Brisbane - North, Brisbane - South, Brisbane - East, Brisbane - West, Cairns region, Central West Qld, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Far North Qld, Flexible, Gold Coast, Ipswich region, Logan - Beaudesert, Mackay region, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, North West Qld, Rockhampton region, South West Qld, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba region, Townsville region, Wide Bay
• Job ad reference: QLD/CO678284/26
• Closing date: 19-Jun-2026
• Yearly salary: $5000 - $5000
• Job duration: Flexible
• Contact person: Scholarships and Grants Team
• Contact details: scholarships@qed.qld.gov.au

Eligibility

If you're a final year preservice teacher and will undertake your final minimum consecutive 15-day placement in a Queensland state school in Semester 1 2026 (27 January to 26 June), you'll be provided with a one-off grant of up to $5,000* to assist with placement-related expenses.

*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.

Final placements do not include lead in days, additional time outside of the placement to complete the GTPA, and Integrated Service-Learning modules.

You are not eligible to apply for the department's professional experience grants if your placement will be undertaken in a non-state school or private school.

If you're an international student who currently resides in Australia and has permission under a Commonwealth Law to study in Australia, you are eligible to apply for this grant.

How to apply

Step 1. Organise your placement: Select a state school for your final placement ensuring it meets the eligibility criteria. Organise the placement with the university. Ensure all required documents are ready before applying.

Step 2. Apply for the grant: Once your placement is confirmed in Sonia Online or InPlace, apply online. Attach current unofficial academic transcript, confirmation of enrolment, evidence of valid blue card, confirmation of final placement.

Step 3. Complete all the questions in the online questionnaire. International students must also upload passport and valid visa.