Teacher - Primary/Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Yarrabah State School

7 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. Yarrabah State School is a P-10 school comprising of three separate campuses, a pre-prep, primary and secondary department. Yarrabah State School caters for an indigenous student population enrolled from Pre-prep to Year 10 across three separate campuses within the community of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland.ᅠ

Current Opportunities

  • Primary - Year P - 6 (Permanent 22/01/26)
  • District Relieving Teacher (DRT) - Prep-10 (Permanent 22/01/26)
  • The Arts / Digital Technologies - Prep -6 (Temporary 22/01/26 - 11/12/26)

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 Yarrabah 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.

Occupational group
Education & Training



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