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Central Queensland region

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Central Queensland covers the major cities of Mackay, Gladstone and Rockhampton, and covers the Central Highlands and western central towns of Emerald and Longreach. It includes rural towns in North Burnett, the Bowen Basin Coalfields​ and remote outback towns as far as Birdsville and the Queensland border.

Queensland map with Central Queensland region highlighted. Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald and Longreach are included in this region.
Central Queensland region (JPG, 130​KB)

Central Queensland schools at a glance

The Central Queensland region currently has:

  • 46,175 students***
  • 4,445 teachers*
  • 133 primary schools**
  • 24 secondary schools**
  • 16 P–10/12 schools**
  • 4 special schools**
  • 2 schools of distance education**.

* As at September 2023.
** As at September 2023.
*** As at September 2023​.

Distance is no barrier for our students in outback Central Queensland. We offer lessons through the schools of distance education for those unable to attend school.

You can search our schools directory map for a list of the schools located in this region and their contact details.

Teaching and living in the region

There are many personal, professional and financial benefits you’ll discover when you teach in a rural or remote community. Not only is there a high demand for teachers in these communities, but there are also opportunities for personal growth, professional development and career progression.

With a sub-tropical climate, Central Queenslanders enjoy an average of 300 days of sunshine every year. If you're looking for great weather to enjoy the great outdoors, then this region should be high on your list!

Across Central Queensland, there are abundant employment opportunities for partners or family members, affordable housing and access to excellent health, education (including universities), transport and leisure facilities.

If you accept a permanent or long-term temporary role in a location that requires you to move, we may help you with this, including reimbursement of some expenses.

In addition to your salary, you may also be eligible for additional financial benefits and in some locations, we offer subsided rent in departmental housing.

Fin​d out more about rural and remote benefits.

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Lauren talks about her experience living and teaching in Moranbah.

Professional development

When you teach in our Central Queensland region, you’ll have access to a number of professional development programs, including our beginning teacher conferences that are held in term 1 every year.

Apply to teach

If you'd like to teach in a Queensland state school, you’ll first need to submit an application for teacher employment. You can apply at any time.

If you have a general enquiry about teaching in Queensland state school or teaching as a career, please contact us via  email: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au.

Apply now

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 Central Queensland region teachers' stories

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Last updated 08 August 2024