Graduate Secondary Teacher Scholarship Program (To commence 2027)

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Teacher Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)

Interview Process: Applications will be forwarded to the nominated Secondary Colleges on receipt of application. Applicants will be contacted as soon as possible by a representative of the nominated College.

Eligibility: You are in your final year of tertiary studies with a Bachelor of Education or Master of Education, or a PTT applicant due to graduate in 2026, and meet the scholarship conditions.

*PTT applicants due to graduate in 2026 are also encouraged to apply.

- Financing: $4,500 ($500 initial payment in first pay; $2,000 at end of 1st and 2nd year)
- Employment: permanency on appointment
- Plan Your Life: receive early offer of employment in line with College appointment processes
- Individualised Mentoring: provided by your appointed College

Early offer of permanency and appointment for successful Scholarship applicants can occur from June 2026 in line with College appointment processes.

Initial payment of $500 will be paid in your first pay.

Scholarship Locations: available to all Colleges at Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton. Preservice teachers may nominate their secondary college of choice.

Interviews are completed by the individual secondary colleges.

- Be due to graduate and confer in 2026 and obtain provisional QCT registration prior to 2027 school year commencement.

Scholarship Conditions:

- Applications welcome from anyone who supports the Catholic ethos and mission.
- Eligible to graduate and confer in 2026.
- Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education.
- Demonstrate skilled knowledge, practice and engagement.
- Eligible to work in Australia for duration of appointment.
- Desire to serve the community of Central Queensland.





High‑achieving graduates will be identified on the basis of professional experience reports, application responses and referee statements.

Incentives for Successful Applicants:

- Competitive salary structure: $86,600 – $124,724 (pending experience).
- Employer superannuation of 12.75%.
- Salary packaging options.
- 39 weeks of term time per school year.
- Employee Assistant Program (24‑hour counselling service).
- Corporate health discounts with Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance.
- Fitness Passport.
- Modern facilities and resources.
- Long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portion may be portable).
- Deferred salary scheme.
- Induction process, professional learning programs and early career teacher support.

* Please refer to our website – Benefits of Working Remotely – for the benefits calculator that indicates salary, accommodation and other incentives.

We look forward to receiving your application and hope you find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton rewarding.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and ability to obtain Queensland College of Teachers registration.
- Complete the application by clicking Apply Now.
- Upload a cover letter addressed to Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director, and a current resume.
- Upload supporting documentation (e.g., practice reports, academic transcripts).
- Include three nominated professional referees with at least one being a teaching mentor from a practicum.
- Read, understand and accept the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools as an explicit term of contract.
- For further information regarding remuneration, contact Employee Support Services at or

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Secondary Teacher (Graduate Secondary Teacher Scholarship Program) (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Rockhampton Regional