Graduate Primary Teacher Scholarship Program (To commence 2027)

Applications are now open for our Graduate Primary Teacher Scholarships. 

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Teacher Salary Range:$86,600 - $124,724 (pending experience)

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.  Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in Catholic Education!

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.  

Scholarship Timeframes

Early offer of permanent employment for successful Scholarship applicants will occur in June 2026.

Initial payment of $500 will be paid in your first pay.

Advice of school placement is provided from September 2026 onwards. 

Please review information in the link below:

2027 Graduate Primary Teacher Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunity

Our Scholarship offers the following incentives:

• FINANCIAL- $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)
• LOCATION BENEFITS - Accommodation and Travel Expenses (Subsided housing and $1000 travel subsidy per year subject to appointment location)
• EM…