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Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS)

The Remote Area Incentives Scheme (RAIS) is a suite of incentives for permanent and temporary teachers employed in Queensland State Schools by the Department of Education and Training. This scheme recognises the unique opportunities and challenges when working in rural and remote Queensland schools.

Teachers undertaking service in rural and remote locations with a Transfer Rating (TR) of TR 4, TR 5, TR 6 and TR 7 (Transfer Ratings ) may be entitled to:

Compensation Benefit - annual cash compensation for travel expenses of between $1200 - $6000 for you and between $600 - $6000 for your spouse and dependants
Compensation Benefit Flight Option - option to choose to access three return flights paid for by the Department in place of the cash compensation benefit (whilst working in a location identified as an Indigenous community operating under Government reforms)
Incentive Benefit - annual cash incentives of between $2400 - $6000 for continuous service beyond the minimum period required (three years minimum service period in TR 4, TR 5 and TR 6 locations, and two years minimum service period in TR 7 locations)
Emergent Leave - extended provisions of between 2-5 additional emergent leave days for urgent travel to provincial centres
Identified Location Incentive - cash payment of up to $1000 per annum while working in an identified location, for up to five years in an identified location, and
Induction Programs - tailored programs for teachers commencing in TR 6 and TR 7 schools.

Please refer to the resources below for further information about the Remote Area Incentives Scheme and associated benefits and eligibility criteria:

RAIS Information Guide 208k - detailed information for teachers
RAIS Flyer 3.7M - quick guide for teachers

Forms referred to in the above resources are provided here for download and use as per instructions in information guides:

RAIS Dependant Declaration Form 212k
RAIS Air Travel Application Form 139k

The RAIS Procedure, which contains detailed policy information, can be accessed on the Department's Procedure Register.

RAIS contacts

Existing teachers with inquiries regarding payments under this scheme can contact Payroll Services Unit on:

Phone: (07) 3404 3430
Email: PayrollCentralOffice.HumanRes@deta.qld.gov.au

Existing or aspiring teachers with inquiries regarding the RAIS Policy and eligibility criteria can contact Workforce Initiatives Unit, Human Resources on:

Phone: (07) 3239 0266
Email: workforce.INITIATIVES@deta.qld.gov.au

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This page was last reviewed on 19 Dec 2011