The Teach Queensland Career Fair is your opportunity to explore the diverse professional and personal opportunities available to teachers in state schools across Queensland's vibrant cities, coastal communities, growing regional centres, welcoming rural and remote towns, and priority education settings, including special schools.
About
Why attend the Teach Queensland Career Fair
This event is designed to help you explore the first or next step in your teaching career and give you a roadmap for your teaching journey.
Join us to:
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Find your fit: Explore where your teaching expertise is most needed and discover the professional and personal opportunities available in state schools across Queensland, from metropolitan and coastal communities to regional, rural and remote locations and within different education settings.
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Know your worth: Chat to the experts about the generous financial incentives, relocation, housing support and family benefits we offer.
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Level up: Discover career pathways including pathways to permanency, relieve at level opportunities and transfer options for current state school teachers and the professional development and support available to early career teachers.
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Get practical: Learn about our teacher recruitment and mobility processes, explore 2027 opportunities across Queensland state schools and discover the support available to help you find the right role and location for your career and life.
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Engage and connect: Attend seminars and panel sessions, and meet our range of exhibitors who can help you navigate your first or next career move.
At the Teach Queensland Career Fair
You will be able to speak with our friendly recruiters and representatives from state schools across our
Central Queensland, Darling Downs South West, Far North Queensland, Metropolitan North, Metropolitan South, North Coast, North Queensland and South East regions, about current vacancies and future opportunities.
You can also connect with our experts about our teacher application and recruitment processes, transfer and relocation opportunities, casual and relief teaching, financial incentives and teacher housing, and professional development support.
Our Teach Queensland Ambassadors will also be on hand to share their experiences teaching and living in communities across the state. Get ready to be inspired!
You'll also have the chance to attend informative seminars and panel sessions, and connect with a range of exhibitors and sponsors—including the Queensland College of Teachers—who provide valuable support and services for Queensland state school teachers and leaders.
Make the most of your visit
Here's a few tips to make sure you get the most out of our Career Fair.
- Check out the list of
exhibitors, the
floor plan and our seminar program on this website so you can plan your visit.
- Make sure your profile is complete and accurate when you complete the registration form. You will be able to share these details with those you connect with at the Career Fair using your personalised event QR code, making it easier for them to follow up with you after the event.
- Have your confirmation of registration (QR code) handy, so you can use our express entry line.
- Do some research to get a feel for the different
locations and settings you can teach in and think about your needs and that of your family so you can consider these in your conversations, and hopefully find the perfect community for your first or next teaching role.
- Compile a list of questions you'd like to ask our recruiters, school representatives and experts on the day.
- Plan your time at the Career Fair to ensure you don't miss the exhibitors you'd like to connect with and the seminar sessions you'd like to attend.
Bring your family and friends, so they can be part of the conversations about the opportunities that are available to you.
Please note that we have staggered entry times to the main exhibition hall to reduce wait times to make sure that you have the best opportunity to speak with the exhibitors that you want to connect with and ensure a positive experience for all attendees.
Seminars
Our highly regarded information and panel sessions provide another way for attendees to access the information they're seeking, including firsthand insights from teachers and school leaders working in Queensland state schools across metropolitan, coastal, regional, rural and remote communities.
You can attend any (or all) of the seminar sessions, regardless of your selected entry time for the exhibition hall. There is no need to register for individual sessions. We recommend arriving at the seminar room at least 10 minutes before each session commences to secure your seat.
Panel discussion:
Diverse contexts, shared purpose: Teacher and school leader insights and experiences in Queensland state schools
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Hear from our panel of teachers and school leaders currently living and working in different communities and school settings across Queensland, as they share their real stories, experiences and career pathways. Gain authentic insights into the rewards and challenges of teaching, the support available and the lasting impact educators have on students and communities every day.
Speakers
Deputy Principal and Teach Queensland Ambassador
Centenary Heights State High School (Toowoomba)
Lachlan will MC this panel discussion.
Lachlan's teaching career spans over 10 years and has taken him across outback Queensland, teaching a range of subjects and embracing the opportunities that come with working in rural and remote communities.
Along the way, he has taken on leadership roles including Head of Department, Deputy Principal and Acting Principal, guided by his belief that a career is only as rewarding as you allow it to be.
A true believer in saying “yes" to new challenges, Lachlan's journey has now come full circle.
After spending his teenage years at Centenary Heights State High School, he returned as a teacher and is now proudly serving as Acting Deputy Principal in 2026. He is passionate about giving back to the school community that helped shape him and encouraging others to embrace the diverse opportunities available across Queensland state schools. His philosophy is simple: “no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care."
Deputy Principal 
Redland District special School
Simone is an experienced special education leader with 18 years of continuous service spanning classroom support, specialised teaching and systemic administration. She began her career as a full-time Teacher Aide at Redland District Special School in 2008 while completing a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), before transitioning to teaching senior cohorts at Mackenzie State Special School for five years.
After returning to Redlands in 2023 and undertaking a strategic role within the central office Disability Support team, Simone is now the Senior School Deputy Principal at Redland District Special School, leading and supporting students in Years 10 to 12.
Principal
Sarina State High School
Adam Colley is a school leader who has recently relocated from the state's south-east to Central Queensland to take on the role of Principal at Sarina State High School. He now lives in paradise and loves the lifestyle opportunities his new location provides.
Adam has taught science in the UK and since joining the department over 30 years ago he has taught across the state at Redcliffe SHS, Kirwan SHS in Townsville, Biloela, Clontarf Beach, Aspley SHS and Narangba Valley. He has held school leadership positions at Narangba Valley SHS, Murrumba Downs SSC, Kilcoy SHS and Sandgate District SHS even doing a stint at as a primary principal at Morayfield East SS.
Adam is passionate about developing the skills of new teachers and growing the next generation of education leaders. His leadership practices see him out in classrooms and in the grounds, growing a culture of learning and celebrating student success.
Teacher and Teach Queensland Ambassador
Collinsville State High School
Jess is currently teaching at Collinsville State High School, Queensland's smallest stand-alone state high school, where she balances teaching English, Humanities and Visual Art with her roles as Junior Coordinator, union representative and more.
With experience across both rural North Queensland and metropolitan Gold Coast settings, Jess is passionate about creating engaging learning environments, building staff capability and fostering consistent, collaborative practices.
Each year has brought new opportunities that have strengthened her teaching practice and the positive impact she has on her students.
Principal
Ripley Valley State School
Naomi began her teaching career in 1993 in Bamaga, Cape York, before returning to Brisbane, where she taught Physical Education across the Inala District and later in the middle phase at Richlands East State School.
She then joined the Logan Albert Beaudesert Behaviour Advisory Team, supporting students at risk of suspension and exclusion, before progressing into leadership roles including Head of Curriculum, Head of Special Education and Principal in schools across the Metropolitan, South East and Scenic Rim areas.
Naomi has contributed to state-wide curriculum development, writing C2C units for multi-age settings. Her innovative curriculum approach was showcased at the 2013 National ACER Innovation in Excellence Conference on the Gold Coast and John Hattie's International Visible Learning Conference in Brisbane.
She has held several Principalships and is currently the Foundation Principal of Ripley Valley State School which opened in 2020.
Your pathway to employment:
Applications, registration and recruitment explained
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Ready to teach in Queensland state schools? This session will help you confidently navigate our teacher application and recruitment process, teacher registration requirements and the range of employment opportunities available, from casual and temporary roles to permanent positions in Queensland state schools.
Speakers
Principal Human Resources Consultant 
Teacher Recruitment Team
Human Resources School Operations
HR Consultant 
TRACER
Senior Registration Officer 
Queensland College of Teachers
Panel discussion:
Heart of the community: Enrich lives including yours by living and teaching in regional, rural and remote communities
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Be inspired by the experiences of teachers and school leaders living and working in regional, rural and remote Queensland communities. Our panel will share the rewarding professional and personal experiences they have had, including lifestyle benefits, community connections and career opportunities and the impact educators make in their local communities.
Speakers
Principal
Yarrabah State School
Cindy will MC this panel discussion.
Cindy Freier has more than 35 years of teaching and leadership experience in Queensland, with approximately half of this service in Indigenous schools and communities.
She began her career as a secondary Visual Arts teacher and has held a range of leadership roles, including Head of Department, Deputy Principal and Principal, across metropolitan, rural and remote Indigenous settings. Her experience also spans primary, secondary and TAFE sectors.
A passionate advocate for attracting, recruiting and developing high-calibre teachers and leaders to work in low socioeconomic and remote communities, Cindy has also led workforce initiatives at a regional level.
She is now the Principal of Yarrabah State School, where she continues to champion strong leadership, community connections and opportunities for educators working in remote and Indigenous communities.
Principal and Teach Queensland Ambassador
Rasmussen State School (Townsville)
With a teaching career spanning more than 20 years, Robyn has built a diverse career across Queensland state schools, progressing from primary teacher to Head of Department, Deputy Principal and Acting Principal. Her experience spans primary, secondary and P–12 settings, as well as youth detention, across Townsville, Charters Towers, Collinsville, Cloncurry and Ayr.
She is currently Principal of Rasmussen State School in Townsville, where she leads a range of priorities focused on reading, attendance, engagement, curriculum consistency and community partnerships. Her leadership journey has reinforced her belief that teaching is demanding, rewarding and deeply human, and she is passionate about sharing an honest and authentic perspective of the profession.
A passionate advocate for the teaching profession, Robyn believes deeply in the difference educators make in the lives of young people and the diverse career pathways available within Queensland state education.
Head of Department
Warwick State High School 
Brian Amedee is Head of Mathematics and Science at Warwick State High School. His career has taken him from Mansfield and Kenmore State High Schools to Dysart State High School in Central Queensland, after seeking a transfer to experience the teacher life in regional, rural and remote communities.
Now a Head of Department, Brian focuses on building staff capability, developing sustainable systems and fostering collective responsibility for improved student outcomes.
Drawing on his experience in curriculum, moderation and staff development, he values high expectations, professional trust and evidence-informed practice that strengthens both teaching and leadership capacity.
District Relief Teacher and Teach Queensland Ambassador
Longreach State School
Courtney is an Early Years trained teacher who graduated from QUT in 2020 and participated in the Kelvin Grove Teacher Education Centre of Excellence program.
She began her teaching career in 2021 in Moranbah, where she taught Years 2 and 3 for four years, while also mentoring beginning teachers and supervising preservice teachers.
In 2025, Courtney moved to Longreach to take on her current role as a District Relief Teacher, travelling across 18 schools throughout Central West Queensland. She has taught students from Kindy to Year 12, including through distance education and has experienced teaching in small remote schools with as few as three students and communities with populations of fewer than 100 people.
Head of Department Curriculum Savannah Cluster 
Base school Mount Garnet State School
Erin is the Head of Department Curriculum for the Savannah Cluster in Far North Queensland, supporting schools and educators to strengthen curriculum delivery and create meaningful learning opportunities across rural and remote communities.
Erin began her teaching career in Bamaga in 2007 and has taught students from Prep to Year 12 across Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands. Having grown up on the Atherton Tablelands, Erin returned to the region to raise her family and values the strong sense of community that comes with rural education.
Passionate about small school settings, Erin believes relationships are at the heart of education. She values building strong connections with students, families and communities, and supporting educators to provide rich learning experiences and opportunities, regardless of where students live.
Through her work across the Savannah Cluster, Erin supports teachers to build capability in multi-age classrooms, share effective practice and ensure students in rural and remote communities have the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
Experience more: Supporting teacher career pathways in Queensland state schools
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Are you ready to step into a new school, unlock your potential and make an impact where it’s most needed? Whether you are a temporary teacher looking for a pathway to permanent employment, or a permanent teacher interested in professional growth or exploring a different school, community or lifestyle, there are a range of opportunities available to you when considering where your teaching career could take you next.
Join this information session to explore what opportunities might be right for you, learn more about current priority schools and communities, and confidently take the next step in your career.
Speakers
Director, Human Resources Regional Operations
North Queensland region
As the Director of Human Resources School Operations for the North Queensland region, Sarah supports schools and leaders across some of Queensland's most diverse regional, rural and remote communities.
With a background in human resource management and extensive experience in regional HR leadership, Sarah leads a multidisciplinary team spanning workforce planning, teacher recruitment and mobility, health, safety and wellbeing, injury management and employee integrity. Sarah partners with schools to develop workforce solutions that respond to local needs while creating sustainable career and employment pathways.
She is passionate about connecting people with opportunities across Queensland state schools and supporting teachers to explore how mobility, different school contexts and regional experiences can contribute to both their professional growth and broader career journey.
Sarah brings a strong understanding of the personal and professional opportunities, rewards and unique experiences available to educators who choose to teach and build their careers in regional, rural and remote Queensland.
Teacher and Teach Queensland Ambassador
Kawana Waters State College
Steph began her teaching career after being inspired by her high school Senior HPE teacher and wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. After three years teaching at a high school in Brisbane's north, she became curious about what life and teaching in a remote community could offer.
Early in her career, she and her partner packed up their life in Brisbane and moved to Mornington Island. The experience opened the door to new opportunities, including the chance to step up into a Deputy Principal role.
At the beginning of 2026, Steph transferred to the Sunshine Coast, but after six months, she realised she wasn't quite ready to leave the adventure behind. Steph and her fiancé have decided to take on another relieve at level opportunity in 2027, this time heading north to Northern Peninsula Area State College in Bamaga. Her journey is a great example of how saying yes to new experiences can shape both your career and your life.
FAQs
We recommend registering early to secure your preferred entry time for the exhibition hall and express entry, and to receive event updates. Visit the
registration webpage.
If you arrive at the event without having pre-registered, our friendly team will help you complete the registration form and access your personalised QR code.
This is your personalised event QR code, which acts as your ticket for entry to the exhibition hall and seminar room. It also allows you to easily share the details you provided at the time of registration with our recruiters, school representatives and exhibitors at the Career Fair.
The information you provided when registering to attend the Career Fair will be shared with exhibitors when you let them scan your personalised QR code. This will enable them to easy make notes about their conversation with you and any follow up actions required. It can also enable them to contact you after the event about relevant opportunities and information.
No. The Teach Queensland Career Fair is a free event hosted by the Queensland Department of Education.
You’ll be meeting recruiters, principals and future colleagues so it’s important to consider how you present yourself. Think smart casual and comfortable—it is a Saturday after all!
The Teach Queensland Career Fair brings together teaching opportunities from across the entire state—from growing metropolitan areas in South East Queensland to large regional cities, thriving rural hubs and welcoming remote communities. You can expect to connect directly with school leaders, teachers and regional staff representing all Queensland education regions, giving you a complete view of where your teaching career can take you.
Absolutely! You can connect with our experts about the range of financial incentives and support available to teachers in state schools. We recommend visiting the relevant information booths to get your specific questions answered, as well as join our information and panel sessions to gain more insights about the real benefits.
Yes! It's never too early to be considering your first teaching role and ensure you have the up-to-date information about employment opportunities and processes.
Even if you aren't graduating this year, it's a perfect opportunity to find out about how we can support you during your studies, be inspired by the teaching pathways ahead of you and confidently make the transition from preservice to beginning teacher.
There are no formal cloakrooms at the venue. It is best to bring only a small bag or backpack that you can easily carry while exploring the event.
Free barista-made coffee, tea and mocha will be available thanks to our premium sponsor, the Queensland Teachers’ Union.
Several highly rated café options, open on Saturdays, are located around the South Bank region.