Join Mackay North State High School, a vibrant Years 7-12 campus in tropical Mackay, where students thrive through strong academic, cultural, and sporting programs supported by dedicated staff. With multiple teaching opportunities available across a range of subject areas, we're welcoming applications from both experienced teachers and enthusiastic new graduates. You'll have access to excellent facilities, including specialist spaces for music, STEM, hospitality, and marine science, while working in a collaborative and well-resourced school community. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Current Opportunities:
2025

Mathematics (Permanent)
Special Education (Temporary, ASAP - 19/09/2025, Part-time 0.6FTE)

2026

English / Humanities (Permanent)
Humanities (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 7-12.

Why Mackay North State High School

Outstanding facilities and subject breadth - The school boasts state-of-the-art teaching spaces, including laboratories, engineering and hospitality workshops, a commercial kitchen and training restaurant, a fully-equipped performing arts area, 1:1 digital classrooms, a swimming pool, sports courts, and a 250-seat auditorium. Teachers can apply to roles across a wide range of curriculum areas, from STEM and languages to music, hospitality, marine science and more
Strong academic and extracurricular culture - As a high-performing school of over 1,300 students, Mackay North offers expansive offerings such as academic excellence classes, Marine Studies excursions to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays, a vibrant instrumental music program (including Australia's largest school brass marching band), performing arts productions, sports academies, debating, and leadership activities
Central Queensland regional support and lifestyle - Part of the Central Queensland region where there's strong demand for both new and experienced teachers, the school qualifies for Teach Queensland's regional incentives and relocation support. Situated in North Mackay, staff benefit from an affordable coastal lifestyle and access to unique ecosystems like the Whitsundays, rainforest parks, beaches and outdoor recreational options

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

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Attach your resume including two professional referees

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