Mackay West State School is a welcoming and well-established primary school located in the heart of West Mackay, proudly serving its community since 1923. The school is committed to supporting both experienced teachers and early career educators through strong mentoring, collaborative teams, and a culture focused on delivering the very best for every student.

With teaching vacancies advertised from Prep to Year 6 for 2026, we encourage applications from passionate educators interested in teaching across any year level and happy to work with teachers to consider their preferenes.

Current Opportunities:
2025

Year 4 (Permanent, commencing 04/08/2025)

2026

Prep - 3 (Permanent)
Prep - 6 (Permanent)
Special Education/Inclusion - Prep - 3 (Permanent)

Why Mackay West State School?

Rich heritage and caring school culture - Since 1923, Mackay West has built a reputation for academic, sporting, and cultural excellence within a nurturing environment where staff, students, and families collaborate under the school motto "Always Our Best"
Personalised learning with excellent resources , With two campuses (Prep-Year 1 at the Junior Campus; Years 2-6 at the Senior Campus) and a strong literacy and inclusive education program (including specialist music, arts, and intervention supports), teachers can deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to each student's needs
Dedicated induction and ongoing support for new graduates , As part of the Central Queensland region, the school welcomes beginning teachers and provides access to Queensland's Starting Successfully program, mentoring, professional inquiry cycles, and classroom-ready induction support to help you build confidence from day one

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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Enter your personal details
Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit Mackay West State School website here

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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