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.
Job details Position status Permanent,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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Yarrabah State School is seeking enthusiastic and committed teachers to join our P-10 school community. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively with students, families, Indigenous staff and colleagues to deliver culturally responsive, high-quality teaching that strengthens student engagement, achievement and pathways.
Current Opportunities:
- Science - Year 7-10 (Temporary, ASAP - 11/12/2026)
2027 Opportunities:
- Primary - Prep (Permanent, commence 21/01/2027)
- Primary - Year 1 (Permanent, commence 21/01/2027)
- Primary - Year 3 (Permanent, commence 21/01/2027)
- Primary - Year 6 (Permanent, commence 21/01/2027)
- Special Education - Year 1-6 (Permanent, commence 21/01/2027)
- Health and Physical Education - Year 7-12 (Permanent, commence 21/01/2027)
What We Offer
- Generous rural teacher incentives
- Up-to-date 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