Mackay North State High School is a high performing school with a proven record of academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship excellence. Students who attend Mackay North have the chance to excel across a variety of areas and participate in a number of rewarding extra-curricular activities including international and domestic Marching Band tours, performing arts productions, international ANZAC tours and a range of other sporting, academic and cultural excursions.

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:

- Dance/ Drama / Music/ English - (Permanent)
- Inclusion - (Temporary, Commencement date ASAP - 18/09/2026)
- English / History - (Permanent)
- 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:





- Mathematics/Mathematical Methods/Specialist Mathematics/Engineering/Physics - (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
- Modern 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.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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🏢 Queensland Department of Education
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