Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated teacher to join our dedicated team for 2027. Explore teaching & living in our welcoming rural community with generous INCENTIVES on offer. Enjoy working in a small country school (48 students in total) and build strong, meaningful connections with each child and their family.

Commencing 8 February 2027 - Concluding 8 February 2028

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL GREAT

St Joseph's Parish School, Balranald, is a K-6 school with an enrolment of 48 students.

- Small, connected school - with around 48 students, you'll build solid, meaningful connections with each child and their family
- Individualised support strategies - We use data-driven teaching, data walls, and targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to help all students succeed
- Innovative teaching environment - One-to-one Chromebooks, interactive projectors, flexible learning spaces, and Google Workspace tools.
- Supportive, professional staff team - committed to collaboration, wellbeing and ongoing professional learning

A BIT ABOUT BALRANALD

Set on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Balranald offers the perfect mix of outback charm and community warmth. Life here is relaxed and welcoming, with a strong sense of connection in a town where people know and support each other. Affordable housing and a low cost of living make it an attractive place to settle, while modern services - schools, healthcare, shops, cafés and clubs - ensure convenience is never far away. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including Mungo and Yanga National Parks, Balranald is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who love fishing, camping, bushwalking, or simply soaking up riverside views. Rich in Indigenous heritage and pioneering history, the town has a vibrant cultural heart, complemented by festivals and community events that bring people together.



Whether you're looking for a peaceful lifestyle, space to grow, or an affordable tree-change with real character, Balranald is a welcoming place to call home.

TEACHER INCENTIVES INCLUDE:

Maximum Package valued at $34,600 (incentives will be pro-rated for 1 term)

- Total incentive payment - $10,000
- $5000 upfront
- $5000 distributed throughout the year

- Removalist allowance - Up to $5000
- Rental subsidy - up to $15,600
- Retention payment - $4000 after the first 12 months, increasing over 5 years

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Position specific queries: Please contact Julie McNab (Acting Principal) on 03 5020 1592

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6853 9300

For more positions vacant in the diocese visit our CEWF website

Catholic Education Wilcannia-Forbes 22 subscribers

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

51 Students
5 TeachingStaff
5 Non-Teaching Staff

St Joseph's is a K-6 school at Balranald, located in southwestern New South Wales on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.Wilcannia-Forbes schools are centres of culture, learning and evangelisation within their parish communities where the Gospel is lived and the dignity of people is respected in the tradition of the Catholic Church.Diocesan teachers are offered extensive professional development opportunities including a comprehensive induction program for beginning teachers. Some schools attract additional financial incentives. Peer and spiritual support programs are readily accessible for staff.Typically, schools are well resourced, classes are small and there is a high level of camaraderie.

- Provide a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position
- Provide a current resume - inclusive of qualifications, relevant experience and references

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. CEO Wilcannia-Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

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