Teacher - Primary/Secondary
Employment
Full time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
13 July 2026
Posted 27 Mar 2026
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227
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
20.8
Teaching FTE
7.3
Non-teaching FTE
694
ICSEA value
1st percentile · Lower SES
95%
EAL/D Background
98%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Aurukun State School, Far North Queensland
If you're looking for more than routine, Aurukun offers a teaching experience that is rich in purpose and connection. At Aurukun State School, education goes beyond the classroom, it’s about growth, relationships, and walking alongside culture. Set in the stunning, remote landscape of Far North Queensland, the school is the heart of the community, proudly educating approximately 230 students from Kindergarten to Secondary. Learning happens on Country, through the stories of Elders and the everyday life of the Wik and Kugu People, the Traditional Owners of the land. Join a passionate, adventurous team making a real impact in one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Every day brings meaning, discovery, and the chance to be part of something truly special.
Job details
Position statusPermanent,TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR647105/25Closing date13-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence: As Soon As Possible Contact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
Known locally as Koolkan Aurukun Community School, we're the heart of the Aurukun community - the only school in town, we're on the lookout for educators who are passionate, adventurous, and up for real-life impact. If you want to challenge yourself, teach …