Our North Coast region offers a fantastic combination of stunning natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and rewarding career opportunities for teachers and their families.
Stretching from the Moreton Bay area in Brisbane's north to the popular Sunshine Coast and further north along the Queensland coast to the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay areas, the region encompasses beautiful islands, captivating coastlines and natural hinterland areas.
A range of townships and rural and coastal communities in the region include Caloundra, Noosa, Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Kilcoy, Gympie, Monto and Bundaberg.
Benefits in the region
Flexible employment opportunities
Highly populated and always growing, the region is consistently a popular choice for teachers seeking employment in South East Queensland.
Across the year a range of opportunities are available for primary, secondary and special education teachers in response to the changing needs of schools and students across the region and to support the career progression of our teachers. To assist in meeting needs, vacancies offered can include permanent, temporary and casual employment.
Additionally, there is continuing demand for teachers in schools across the region’s growth corridors shared with our
Metropolitan North Region and in the townships outside of the Sunshine Coast.
Healthy outdoors lifestyle
The region is well regarded for its beautiful weather and outdoors focused lifestyle. With communities an easy travel distance from the Queensland coast, the North Coast region will suit you if you’re a lover of surfing, swimming, hiking, kayaking or simply relaxing on the beach.
Many people who live and work in the region, also embrace a healthier lifestyle by taking advantage of the fresh, local produce readily available across the region and immerse themselves in the wide range of activities for the soul including arts, music and cultural experiences.
Stunning natural beauty
Enjoy pristine beaches, lush rainforests and stunning coastal landscapes across the region. The North Coast region boasts some of Australia's most iconic beaches, which offer excellent opportunities for surfing and swimming and opportunities for fishing and whale watching right on your doorstep.
Beyond the beaches, the region is home to lush hinterland areas, including national parks like the Glass House Mountains, the Blackall Range and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Vibrant communities
The region offers a diverse range of communities each with its own unique character and appeal, making it a popular choice for those seeking a relaxed and beautiful place to live or visit.
The Sunshine Coast communities are well known for their stunning beaches, family-friendly and relaxed lifestyle and vibrant dining and entertainment scene.
Picturesque villages in the hinterland communities, such as Maleny, Montville and Kenilworth are known for their arts and crafts, markets, local restaurants and produce, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surroundings. Similar communities are scattered across the region.
The coastal communities along the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay areas, including Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, offer stunning beaches and plenty of opportunities for fishing and boating. These areas are also known for their rich cultural heritage and long standing agricultural, sugar cane and tourism industries.
Professional and career development opportunities
Teachers and school leaders in the region have access to a variety of
professional development opportunities, including mentoring, workshops and masterclasses.
Find schools in the North Coast region
Explore the schools and communities across our North Coast region at via the
Department of Education’s interactive map.