Teacher - Primary, Prep - 6, Karumba State School

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Karumba State School, (Mount Isa), North Queensland Region

Karumba State School is a small P-6 coastal school in the Gulf of Carpentaria, offering a supportive teaching environment with just ten students expected in 2026. With stunning Gulf sunsets, exceptional fishing and boating, and sole teacher accommodation in a quality unit, it offers an appealing lifestyle. As a HECS-HELP reduction school with strong professional support and mentoring, it provides an excellent pathway for early-career and experienced teachers alike.

Job details

Position status

Permanent

Position type

Full-time

Occupational group

Education & Training

Classification

Teacher

Workplace Location

North West Qld

Job ad reference

QLD/672865/25

Closing date

02-Feb-2026

Yearly salary

$76963 - $123102

Fortnightly salary

$2950.00 - $4718.50

Total remuneration

Salary Other

Job duration

Commence: 05-07-2026

Contact person

Teacher Recruitment Team

Contact details

TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

This teaching role offers the chance to work closely with the Principal while leading engaging curriculum areas, including English, HASS / The Arts and HPE (with flexibility to negotiate). With exciting plans underway such as re-establishing the school's community garden, you will have scope to drive meaningful initiatives. This is an opportunity to help shape whole-school direction and make a visible impact.

Current Opportunities:

• Primary - Prep-6 (Permanent)

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support .

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

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 Karumba State School website here
📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF) (PDF) *TR4-7 Locations only*

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB) Role Description