Teacher - Primary, Year 3-6, Dajarra State School

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Dajarra State School, North Queensland Region

Dajarra State School offers a rewarding teaching experience in a close-knit community where every child is supported to succeed. Teachers enjoy modern department housing, including a well-appointed three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. Joining the team means working collaboratively with dedicated staff and the local community to make a meaningful impact on students' learning and futures. Apply now to join the team!

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: North West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/671858/25
• Closing date: 02-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2950.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: 22-01-26 to 03-04-26 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

Dajarra State School is a small remote school with entirely Indigenous enrolments, split into two well-supported classes covering K-2 and Years 3-6, and supported by additional aides and a community partnership officer. The school has access to a small bus for excursions and works closely with nearby schools as part of the Western Alliance Cluster. Dajarra is 150 km south of Mount Isa and has essential services including a health clinic staffed by nurses, regular Flying Doctor visits and various visiting specialists, along with a police station and roadhouse.

Current Opportunities:

• Primary - Year 3-6 (Temporary, 19/01/2026 to 03/04/2026)

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 Dajarra State School website here

📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF)

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