Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Mackay State High School

Mackay State High School is proud to be a large, diverse school community with more than 1,150 students and staff. Our mission is educational excellence and diverse pathways for students, based on pride, inclusion and high expectations. Our vision is "We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride" We believe in outstanding learning opportunities and that students achieve success.

In preparing students to be tomorrow's citizens, our curricula and co-curricula programs focus on pathways that meet individual learning needs and career aspirations. We believe teachers, students, parents and the community should work together to build positive, supportive relationships. The core values are Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, guiding behaviour and practice. Our staff are committed to developing individual students to attain their full potential in academic, sporting, cultural and arts fields.

Current Opportunities

2025

• English (Permanent)
• Humanities* (Permanent)
• Health and Physical Education/Sport and Recreation (Permanent)
• Learning Support / Inclusion (Permanent)
• Mathematics (Permanent)
• Science (Permanent)
• Certificate III in Health Assistance Services (Permanent)
• Special Education (Permanent)
• Design and Technologies (Industrial Technology strands)/ Furnishing Skills / Building and Construction Skills / Engineering Skills (Temporary, ASAP - 12/12/2025)

2026

• English / Food Technology and Hospitality (Permanent)
• Science/ Aquatic Practices / Biology (Permanent)
• Design and Technologies (Engineering principles and systems) / Design (Permanent)
• Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) / Agricultural Practices (Permanent)
• Engineering/Industrial Technology Skills / Design (Permanent)
• Health and Physical Education / Sport & Recreation (Permanent)
• Inclusion / Intellectual Impairment (Permanent)
• Mathematics (Permanent)
• Science (Permanent)
• Humanities* (Permanent)
• Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-12)

• Rich heritage and strong academic tradition – Established in 1912, Mackay State High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in Queensland with a reputation for excellence in academics, culture and sport.
• Vibrant, well-resourced learning environment – About 1,150 students, modern classrooms, labs, digital learning programs, a full sports facility and extracurricular academies, supported by collaborative staff and learning hubs.
• Supportive workplace culture and beginning teacher support – We welcome applications from new graduates, early-career and experienced teachers. A 12-month accommodation package and regional workforce support are available, with instructional coaching, mentoring and peer observation in a supportive professional environment.

• Location allowance
• Relocation and housing support
• 12 month accommodation package is available at this location.

• 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)

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• Attach your resume including two professional referees

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

Occupational group Education & Training

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Education and Training

Industries Government Administration

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