<p><strong>Applications are now open for our Graduate Primary Teacher Scholarships.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Teacher Salary Range:</strong> <strong>$86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)</strong></p> <p>Are you in your final year of your tertiary studies with a Bachelor of Education or Master of Education? Our scholarship aims to support you as you commence your teaching career with us in 2027. Our Graduate Scholarship Program offers financial incentive, mentoring and support and an early offer of permanent employment.&nbsp; Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in Catholic Education!</p> <p>Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackay in the north and west to Longreach at 17 locations across Central Queensland. We invite you to join our culture of care and be welcomed, valued and inspired by our school communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Scholarship Timeframes</strong></p> <p>Early offer of permanent employment for successful Scholarship applicants will occur in June 2026.</p> <p>Initial payment of $500 will be paid in your first pay.</p> <p>Advice of school placement is provided from September 2026 onwards.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please review information in the link below:</p> <p><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1620/assets/30466139" rel="nofollow"><u>2027 Graduate Primary Teacher Scholarship</u></a></p> <p><strong>Scholarship Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Our Scholarship offers the following incentives:</p> <ul> <li><i><strong>FINANCIAL</strong></i><strong> </strong>- $10,500* ($500 initial payment to be paid in your first pay; $5000 at end of 1st and 2nd year) + Location incentives (IPRASS payments and ITAS Allowance)</li> <li><i><strong>LOCATION BENEFITS</strong></i> - Accommodation and Travel Expenses (Subsided housing and $1000 travel subsidy per year subject to appointment location)</li> <li><i><strong>EMPLOYMENT</strong> </i>- Permanency on Appointment</li> <li><i><strong>PLAN YOUR LIFE</strong></i> - Receive an early offer of employment in June 2026 (at a school to be advised once Staffing is finalised)</li> <li><i><strong>PRIORITY TRANSFER</strong></i> - We recognise commitment of rural and remote service. Priority transfers are available to you after completion of at least 2 years service in a remote location to your preferred region.</li> <li><i><strong>HELP DEBT WAIVER</strong></i> - You have the opportunity to become eligible to have your HELP Debt waived under the federal government initiative (pending completion of eligibility requirements and subject to location appointment - available at Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall)</li> <li><i><strong>INDIVIDUALISED MENTORING</strong></i> - with your school and the Consultant: Teacher Growth and Development to set you up for success.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be due to graduate and confer in 2026 and be able to obtain provisional QCT Registration prior to the commencement of the 2027 School Year.&nbsp;</li> <li>Accept a teaching position anywhere within Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton. Please note a key condition of applying for this scholarship is your willingness to be appointed to any location in Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>If you are not eligible, please apply for the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1576" rel="nofollow"><u>Primary Teacher - Graduate Talent Pool 2026/2027</u></a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Scholarship Conditions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the Catholic ethos and mission</li> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate in 2026)</li> <li>Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate professional knowledge, practice and engagement</li> <li>Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment</li> <li>A desire to serve the community of Central Queensland</li> </ul> <p>High achieving graduates will be identified on the basis of professional experience reports, application responses and referee statements.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The below incentives are available to all successful applicants:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relocation assistance (up to $3,500/$4,500; Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall relocations are fully funded)</li> <li>Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff&nbsp;- <strong>$86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)</strong></li> <li>Superannuation contribution of 12.75%</li> <li>Induction process, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries</li> <li>Access to free Employee Assistance Program (24-hour counselling service)</li> <li>Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li> <li>39 weeks of term time for a school year</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities</li> <li>Modern facilities and resources</li> <li>For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rok.catholic.edu.au/careers/benefits-of-working-remotely/" rel="nofollow"><u>website</u></a>.</li> </ul> <p>We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton fulfilling.</p> <p><strong>Mandatory Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration</li> <li>Australian work rights</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Please review our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1222/assets/26643268" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>How To Apply Online Guide</u></strong></a></p> <ul> <li>Complete the&nbsp;<strong>application below by clicking Apply Now</strong></li> <li>Upload a <strong>Cover Letter </strong>(addressed to Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director)<strong> and Current Resume</strong></li> <li>Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)</li> <li>Upload written statement addressing the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER526/assets/20448171" rel="nofollow"><u>Selection Criteria</u></a> &nbsp;</li> <li>Include three nominated professional referees with at least one referee being a teaching mentor from a practicum</li> <li>Please refer to the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER235/assets/18399418" rel="nofollow"><u>Position Description</u></a> when completing your application&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER7/assets/14535515" rel="nofollow"><u>Statement of Principles</u></a> for employment in&nbsp;Catholic Schools&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Further information&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Accreditation, please view our&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER854/assets/22870214" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation Information Sheet</u></a>.</li> <li>Please refer to our website - <a href="https://www.rok.catholic.edu.au/careers/benefits-of-working-remotely/" rel="nofollow"><u>Benefits of Working Remotely</u></a> to access the benefits of working remotely including a benefits calculator that includes your salary and incentives available based on your appointment location.</li> <li>Eligible locations for the HECS DEBT Waiver include Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall. Please refer to this website for further information: <a href="https://www.studyassist.gov.au/paying-back-your-loan/reducing-very-remote-teachers-help-debt-applications-available" rel="nofollow"><u>https://www.studyassist.gov.au/paying-back-your-loan/reducing-very-remote-teachers-help-debt-applications-available</u></a></li> <li>For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:teach@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Graduate%20Primary%20Teacher%20Scholarship%20Program%20%28To%20commence%202027%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>teach@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Graduate%20Primary%20Teacher%20Scholarship%20Program%20%28To%20commence%202027%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:teach@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Graduate%20Primary%20Teacher%20Scholarship%20Program%20%28To%20commence%202027%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">teach@rok.catholic.edu.au</a></u>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Scholarship Information Sessions</strong><br> Register today and attend an information session:<br><br> Information Session 1 – Wednesday 11 March 2026 6pm to 6:45pm<br><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/g87AJEFSqy" rel="nofollow"><u>Register for Team Meeting Scholarship Information Session and Q&amp;A - Wednesday 11 March 2026 – Fill out form</u></a><br><br> Information Session 2 – Wednesday 18 March 2026 6pm to 6:45pm<br><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/kBsCjMy9KQ" rel="nofollow"><u>Register for Team Meeting Scholarship Information Session and Q&amp;A - Wednesday 18 March 2026 – Fill out form</u></a><br><br><strong>One-on-One Scholarship Chat Sessions</strong><br> Would you like to talk more about this opportunity? Book a one-on-one chat to get personalised support, tailored advice and answers to all your questions:<br> &nbsp;<br><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/pvhR5upfZG" rel="nofollow"><u>Register for One-on-One Scholarship Chat Sessions – Fill out form</u></a></p> <p><strong>Applications close: Sunday, 12 April 2026</strong></p> <p><i>Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p> <p># bethedifference</p>