As a TR7A school, Burketown offers eligible teachers access to a range of rural and remote incentives and benefits, including:

Financial incentives: Annual Recognition of Service Payments, Locality Allowance, Identified Location and Specified Sites Allowances (where eligible).
Travel and relocation: Recognition of Location Travel Allowance and eligible relocation and transfer assistance.
Accommodation: Potential access to subsidised teacher housing, subject to availability.
Additional benefits: Up to five additional discretionary leave days and a $2,000 Beginning Teacher Payment for eligible graduates.
Career development: Rural and remote professional learning, leadership and career progression opportunities.
HELP debt reduction: Potential eligibility for the Australian Government's HELP debt reduction initiative.

2027 Prospect

Primary - Kindergarten-Year 6 (Temporary, 21/01/2027-03/12/2027)

What We Offer

Generous rural teacher incentives
Modern facilities and quality resources
Real career development opportunities
Relocation and housing 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 Burketown State School website 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.

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📌 Teacher - Primary, Kindergarten - Year 2, Burketown State School (Queensland)
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