A rare and rewarding opportunity is available for innovative and experienced teachers to join the newly established Youth Education Team (YET) delivering education to at-risk youth, many of whom have had disrupted or negative experiences of schooling and often have lived through complex trauma and disadvantages. YET will deliver education to remanded young people in identified watchhouses in Queensland and will provide them with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and values that can enhance their capacity to pursue positive choices in the future.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Teacher
Workplace Location Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West
Job ad reference QLD/698943/26
Closing date 05-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 31/08/26 to 11/12/26 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Brendan Forbes / [email protected]
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Teachers will work collaboratively with the Executive Team, teachers and key stakeholders from interdepartmental agencies to implement an improvement agenda underpinned by QETC's vision statement of ‘unlocking learning'. The ideal candidates will have experience in student-centred learning with the ability to fulfil the QETC's obligation to close individual skills gaps, develop positive behaviours and social skills and create future pathway opportunities. Recent staff will be provided with an extensive induction tailored to this unique setting.





The curriculum will focus on individualised literacy and numeracy learning, and through the social development of students utilising restorative practice principles and trauma informed practice. Primary and secondary teachers are encouraged to apply.

Please note:

You will be required to work within a Queensland Police Service (QPS) custodial environment. This role involves direct contact and interaction with young people accommodated in the Southport and Ipswich Watchhouses.

YET staff will work in pairs when on site at the Watchhouses.

YET staff will be allocated a base school in each geographical location.

QETC's education delivery model runs over a 48-week school year. Under the 48-week school year model, general employment entitlements are the same as State Schools however this model requires flexible work agreements.

Current opportunities:

- English - Year 5-12
- Mathematics - Year 5-12

Our vision is one of Brighter Futures in a progressive, high performing education system that is delivering excellence in every state school for every student. We are committed to reforming the youth justice system to strengthen the prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation responses to youth crime in Queensland and make communities safer.

YET is part of the Queensland Education Training Centre (QETC).



QETC is a multi-campus Department of Education school operating within South-East Queensland's Youth Detention Centres at Wacol. The centres cater to both male and female students from across the state who are on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offences.

QETC campuses and sectors:

- Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
- West Moreton Education and Training Centre
- Vocational Training Queensland
- Wacol Youth Remand Education Support Hub
- Youth Education Team

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

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 accepted.

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 - Primary/Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Youth Education Team (South Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 South Brisbane