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.ïŸ

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Teacher
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/647171/26
Closing date 26-Feb-2027
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Commence: As Soon As Possible
Contact person Teacher Recruitment Team
Contact details [email protected]
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Current Opportunities:

- District Relieving Teacher (DRT) - Prep -10 (Temporary, ASAP - 11/12/2026)
- Science - Year 7-10 - (Temporary, ASAP - 11/12/2026)

What We Offer

- Generous rural teacher incentives
- Contemporary facilities and quality resources
- Real career development opportunities
- Relocation and housing support

What You'll Need

- 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
? Read about departmental incentives:

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the 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.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

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

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Role Description

📌 Teacher - Multiple Opportunities, Yarrabah State School (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns