Join Mackay North State High School, a proud Band 11 school in the Mackay region with over 1,400 students and a long-standing tradition of educational excellence. Our dedicated staff deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Years 7-12, supporting every student to achieve success through a diverse range of academic and vocational pathways.

At Mackay North State High

School, our values of respect, resilience and confidence shape a supportive culture where wellbeing and academic excellence go hand in hand. We are a community with high expectations, working collaboratively to inspire students to strive for their personal best. Become part of a passionate team committed to providing outstanding education and making a lasting difference in students' lives.

Current Opportunities:

Drama / Visual Arts / History / English - (Permanent)

Inclusion - (Temporary, Commencement date ASAP - 18/09/2026)

English / History - (Permanent)

English / History - (Permanent, Commencement date 06/10/2026)

Hospitality Practices / Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) - (Permanent, Commencement date 06/10/2026)

Industrial Technology Skills/Industrial Graphics Skills/Mathematics/Science/Digital Technologies - (Permanent)

Design and Technologies (Technology, Materials, Engineering)/English - (Permanent)

2027 Opportunities:

Music/Dance/Drama/English - (Permanent)

Why Mackay North State High School

Outstanding facilities and diverse subjects - Modern laboratories, engineering and hospitality workshops, performing arts spaces,



1:1 digital classrooms and extensive sporting facilities supporting a broad curriculum including STEM, languages, music, hospitality and marine science.

Strong culture of achievement - A high-performing school offering academic excellence programs, instrumental music (including Australia's largest school brass marching band), performing arts, sports academies and unique Marine Studies opportunities.

Regional incentives and lifestyle - Located in North Mackay, staff can access Teach Queensland regional incentives while enjoying an affordable coastal lifestyle near the Whitsundays, beaches and national parks.

What We Offer

Location allowance

Contemporary facilities and quality resources

Real career development opportunities

Relocation 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 the Mackay North State High School website here

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

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

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