Recognition of Rural and Remote Service (RoRRS) Scheme calculator

 Additional benefits

• The recognition of service payment is paid in September each year for 8 years while you remain in TR4-7 schools. The value increases from years 1–3, then remains at the third year rate for years 3–8. Details of these payments are in the choose your teaching adventure booklet.
• Depending on your location, you may be eligible to receive additional return flights for you and your dependant family members.
• If you are a beginning teacher, you may be eligible for the beginning teacher payment:
  TR4–5 $1,000, TR6 $1,500, TR7 $2,000.
• An identified location payment is paid annually for up to 5 years to teachers appointed to schools in identified Indigenous communities. This payment is made in October.
• Depending on your location, you may be able to access subsidised housing.
• You will receive assistance to move to your new community.
• You may also be eligible for other non-RoRRS allowances and benefits such as:
  • specified sites allowance
  • reduction of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt
  • access to apply for a Professional Learning Grant to undertake your Master of Education.

Refer to the choose your teaching adventure booklet for more information.

 Disclaimers

Please note that these financial benefits contribute to your taxable income and will be taxed accordingly. For tax advice regarding your individual circumstances, it is recommended that you seek independent financial advice.

• All payments listed are annual amounts.
• All payments and benefits are pro rata if you are not employed fulltime.
• The recognition of location travel allowance is paid fortnightly or in two lump sums in March and September.

Refer to the choose your teaching adventure booklet for more information.

Information correct at time of publication, January 2023.