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Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Strategy

The Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Strategy offers an opportunity for registered and retired teachers to

make a difference in the lives of young people in rural, remote and regional Queensland
earn an income while travelling across Queensland by undertaking short term casual and temporary appointments in state schools or TAFE institutes
plan your travels around available teaching opportunities
share your experience, knowledge and skills with colleagues in non-metropolitan areas
discover the unique characteristics and local knowledge of the communities.

Many school communities also provide volunteering opportunities for non-teachers. Volunteers are required to obtain a 'Blue Card' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian before commencing child related employment or volunteer work.

For information about employment opportunities in the Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Strategy, please contact the participating region(s) noted below:

Darling Downs-South West
Contact officer: Suzie King
Telephone: (07) 4616 9142
Far North Queensland
Contact officer: Carol Graham
Telephone: (07) 4046 5244
Central Region
Rockhampton contact officer: Deborah Quinn
Telephone: (07) 4938 6741
Mackay contact officer: Christopher Cook
Telephone: (07) 4951 6819
North Queensland
Contact officer: Lorraine Keane
Telephone: (07) 4744 8207

Note: Opportunities within the Greater Brisbane, South Coast and Sunshine Coast Regions will be limited.

Information on the region and a list of the schools located in each region can be accessed on the department's District Maps page.

Enquiries and further information

Further information about the Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Strategy and the Grey Nomad Teacher Employment Strategy Expression of Interest form can be downloaded from this web page.

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