Wondering What Life Is Actually Like in Moranbah?
Moranbah offers the benefits of regional living without giving up the things you need day to day. You'll find shopping, healthcare, childcare, schools, sporting facilities and community services within the town, along with a huge range of sporting and recreational activities including AFL, rugby, soccer, netball, tennis, golf, BMX and more. With a strong community feel and plenty of opportunities to get involved, Moranbah is a place where you can build connections, enjoy an active lifestyle and make a life beyond the classroom. Mackay and Emerald are also within driving distance, with Moranbah Airport providing convenient connections further afield.

All positions listed are permanent full time unless specified. Dates of temporary employment are as listed, unless otherwise determined.

2026 Opportunities

Design & Technologies (Industrial Technology strands/Industrial Graphics Skills/Engineering Skills) Year 7-12 (Starts ASAP)

2027 Opportunities

Physics/Mathematics Year 7-12 (Starts 21/01/27)

*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).

As a teacher at Moranbah State High School,



you'll also have access to:

Relocation and housing support
Generous rural teacher incentives
Up-to-date Facilities & Quality Resources
Supportive Teams & Mentoring
Career Development Opportunities

‍ 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 Moranbah SHS website here or check out their Facebook page here
Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF)

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.

📌 Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Moranbah State High School (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Mackay