Only half an hour's drive from the city of Mackay, teaching in Sarina means you're only a hop, skip and a jump from beautiful beaches, scenic mountain ranges, city conveniences and amenities, and much more. There's plenty to do and experiences in beautiful Sarina and surrounding areas. Whether you're early in your career or ready for a current chapter, Sarina offers the perfect balance of meaningful work and an enviable lifestyle.
Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Teacher
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/650483
Closing date 26-Feb-2027
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Commence: 2026 and 2027
Contact person Teacher Recruitment Team
Contact details
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Join the Dynamic Team at Sarina State High School! Are you a passionate secondary or primary teacher ready to make a difference? We are seeking applications from teachers interested in delivering curriculum across Years 7–12 in any subject area or combination, including those listed below. We welcome conversations with applicants regarding preferred year levels, teaching areas and future opportunities. If your teaching area is not currently advertised, we still encourage you to apply and submit an expression of interest, as we are keen to match the right candidates to both current and future vacancies, including 2027 opportunities.
Current Opportunities:
- Design and Technologies (Food specialisations)/Hospitality Practices - (Permanent)
- Design and Technologies - Year 7-10 (Temporary contract, Commencing ASAP - 11/12/2026)
- English/Humanities and Social Sciences* - (Permanent)
- Mathematics/Health and Physical Education - Year 7-10 (Permanent)
- Music/The Arts - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
- Special Education - (Permanent)
- Inclusion - Year 7 -10 (Permanent)
2027 Opportunities:
- Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) /Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies) - (Permanent)
- History/English - (Permanent)
- English/Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years) - (Temporary, Commencement 12/04/2027 - 11/04/2028)
- Health and Physical Education - (Permanent)
- Mathematics/Chemistry - (Permanent)
- Science - (Permanent)
- Inclusion - (Permanent)
*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business across Year Levels 7 - 12)
Why Sarina State High School?
- Very supportive school community
- Embedded Support Programs for new and beginning staff
- Staff participate in structured collegial development and collaborative approaches supporting the delivery of curriculum and options for different classroom practices
- Dedicated Teaching and Learning Head of Department that works with all staff to support their development across all teaching areas
What We Offer
- Modern facilities and quality resources
- Real career development opportunities
- Relocation support
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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
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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
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Role Description
📌 Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Sarina State High School - (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Mackay