Bevan Costello Snr Bursary 2027
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
11 December 2026
Posted 6 Oct 2026
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Scholarships and Grants, Recruitment and Mobility, Human Resources - School Operations
This Bursary provides an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to apply for a one-off cash payment to assist with expenses toward their preferred education/career pathway.
Job details
Position statusContractPosition typeFlexibleOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationNot applicableWorkplace LocationWide BayJob ad referenceQLD/CO702201/26Closing date11-Dec-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationN/AContact personJacinta TooheyContact detailsscholarships@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
Bursary details
The Bursary is named in honour of the late Bevan Costello, a valued and respected advocate for education and community justice for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. He worked tirelessly to help promote positive change not only in Cherbourg, but in Murgon, and surrounding areas of the South Burnett region. A highly admired leader, elder and traditional owner, Uncle Bevan was widely recognised for his special ability to apply his cultural knowledge and learnings into teaching; his integrity and honesty; and passion for community and restorative justice.
The Bursary provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (15-24 years) to continue Uncle Bevan's legacy through their personal commitment and contribution within their local community. Two bursaries of $2,500 are available across two categories of suppo…