Teacher - General Secondary (Ranger Program) - Tagai State College (Thursday Island Campus)

Teach Queensland (Organisation site)

Far North Queensland Region

Tagai State College in partnership with Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (KNTAC), has secured funding to implement a Junior Rangers immersion program, from Grade 9 -12. This program uses a strength based model of education and will involve creating and fostering strong links with Kaurareg Traditional Owners and other rangers throughout the region. Junior Rangers aims to engage students in their education through the acquisition of skills that will enable them to effectively care for country, develop strong cultural identity, graduate Year 12 and transition to employment, ideally as rangers. Teachers who have applied to the Teacher Application Portal are encouraged to email TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au with your interest in specific opportunities.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/667194
• Closing date: 02-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $74146 - $116729
• Fortnightly salary: $2842 - $4474
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: 22/01/26 to 04/12/2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: N/A Access the National Relay Service

Tagai State College comprises 16 Primary Campuses and 1 Secondary Campus across 15 Islands and 48 000 square kilometres in the beautiful Torres Strait. This position is based at the Secondary Campus on Thursday Island.

Tagai State College in partnership with KNTAC, has secured funding to implement a Junior Rangers immersion program, from Grade 9 -12. This program uses a strength based model of education and will involve creating and fostering strong links with Kaurareg Traditional Owners and other rangers throughout the region.

Junior Rangers aims to engage students in their education through the acquisition of skills that will enable them to effectively care for country, develop strong cultural identity, graduate Year 12 and transition to employment, ideally as rangers.

About the Junior Rangers teacher role:

This role includes (but is not limited to) the following responsiblities:

• Develop and implement a Junior Rangers curriculum program that meets guidelines, and engages students. This includes teaching Cert II Conservation and Ecosystem Management, and other courses such as Cert II Skills for Work, Short Course in Numeracy, Short Course in Literacy. This will vary on the Grade being taught, however as an immersion program, these courses will be delivered in the context of Junior Rangers, notably Conservation, sustainability and effective land management.
• Deliver the Junior Rangers program to a small class of Grade 9-12 students. This will be expanded in years to come.
• Follow DOE Guidelines to lead on-country learning experiences in partnership with KNTAC Rangers that aligns to curriculum and develops student interest
• Work collaboratively with KNTAC Rangers to grow student cultural identity, through developing students love of country, and facilitating mentoring.
• Promote liaison activities for the SchoolTech program to provide information to parents, the school and its community, and facilitate community development activities to improve relations between the school and its community.

It is envisaged the successful applicant will have the following skills:

• Ability to prioritise work tasks
• Exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of remote living and working
• Understanding of secondary schooling
• Cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

What You'll Need

• Cert IV in training and assessment (or the ability to aquire one)
• Working with Children Blue Card
• Current Queenslands Drivers Licence
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Tagai State College website here

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All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

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