Join Mackay State High School, a proud Queensland school with a strong tradition of academic, cultural and sporting excellence. With approximately 1,150 students, our school offers a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment, contemporary facilities, specialist programs and a collaborative staff culture. We welcome beginning, early-career and experienced teachers, with mentoring, instructional coaching and professional learning opportunities to support your growth and success. Be part of a supportive school community where great teachers make a real difference.

Current Opportunities:
Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisations) / Design - (Permanent)

2027 Opportunities:
Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisations)/Design and Technologies (Industrial Technology strands)/ Building and Construction Skills/Furnishing Skills/Health and Physical Education - (Permanent)
Rugby League or Basketball
Design and Technologies (Food specialisations)/English/Hospitality Practices - (Permanent)
Engineering/Mathematics/General Mathematics - (Permanent)
Science/Biology - (Permanent)
Mathematics/Science Year 7 - 10 - (Permanent)
Health and Physical Education/Aquatic Practices/Sport and Recreation/Netball - (Permanent)
English/Essential English/Humanities and Social Sciences*/Geography - (Permanent)




Science/Agricultural Practices/ Humanities and Social Sciences*/Geography - Year 7 -12 (Permanent)

- Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-10)

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 Mackay SHS website

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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