Job Description

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The North Queensland Region is seeking expressions of interest from eligible teachers to join the 2027 District Relief Teacher (DRT) Pool. As a DRT, you will be attached to a Base School and provide daily and short-term relief, including covering unexpected staff absences, across schools within your nominated geographic area. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of school communities, build professional networks and gain experience across different educational settings throughout the region.

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- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
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- Position type: Full-time,Part-time
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- Occupational group: Education & Training
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- Classification: Teacher
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- Workplace Location: North West Qld,Townsville region
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- Job ad reference: QLD/ /26
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- Closing date: 09-Oct-2026
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- Yearly salary: $76963 - $
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- Fortnightly salary: $ - $
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- Salary Other: Salary as 1.0 FTE
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- Job duration: Commence:
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- Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
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- Contact details: National Relay Service
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2027 North Queensland District Relief Teacher – Expression of Interest

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Are you an experienced teacher looking for a diverse and rewarding opportunity in North Queensland?

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As a District Relief Teacher (DRT), you will bring highly developed behaviour management capabilities, flexibility and the capacity to support teaching and learning across multi-year-level classes. You will be attached to a Base School while providing relief, including covering unexpected staff absences, across schools within your nominated geographic area.

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This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of school communities and gain experience across different educational settings.

Why become a District Relief Teacher in North Queensland? n

DRTs provide relief for staff who are absent from school,



ranging from daily relief through to longer-term placements. DRT roles are for a maximum of 12 months, with full-time arrangements preferred. Part-time arrangements may be negotiated upon application.

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DRTs retain the same conditions of employment and entitlements as classroom teachers.

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As a DRT, you will:

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- Be attached to a nominated Base School and provide relief at Host/Cluster Schools as required
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- Provide daily and longer-term relief across a range of school settings
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- Report to the Base School Principal, who will provide support and career development and manage leave and other employment matters
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- Have access to your entitled Non-Contact Time (NCT) and undertake a reasonable amount of playground duty
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- Report to your Base School when not booked at a Host School and undertake duties allocated by the Base School
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The DRT pool is managed through ClassCover to coordinate relief requirements across the identified geographic area.

Where can you work? n

Expressions of interest can be submitted for the following geographic areas:

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- Ayr
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- Bowen
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- Charters Towers
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- Collinsville
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- Ingham
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- Mount Isa City
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- Proserpine
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- Townsville
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- Remote Schools (travel required)
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Opportunities are available across Primary, Secondary, Primary/Secondary and Special Education settings, as well as Cleveland Education and Training Centre.

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School allocations may change in response to workforce requirements.

What We Offer n

A DRT role offers access to career development opportunities and the chance to work across a range of school environments and communities.

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Depending on location and individual eligibility, you may also be able to access:

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- Rural and remote incentives
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- Relocation assistance
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- Subsidised housing
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What You'll Need n

To be considered, you must:

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- Hold a relevant teaching qualification
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- Hold full or provisional Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration, or be eligible to obtain registration
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- Have Australian working rights or hold a valid visa
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- Hold a current driver's licence
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- Ideally, have a minimum of 12 months' teaching experience
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- Be able and willing to travel within your nominated geographic area
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- Be able to teach within your nominated school type and subject areas, where applicable
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- For current Queensland Department of Education employees, have the support and endorsement of your current Base School Principal
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Current departmental employees must demonstrate satisfactory performance and conduct and may be subject to relevant departmental suitability and employment checks.

Further information n

For further information about the 2027 District Relief Teacher Pool, please contact the Regional DRT Coordinator at

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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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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📌 Teacher - Primary/Secondary, Prep - Year 12, District Relieving Teacher (Drt),North Queensland (Mount Isa)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa