Careers and Vacancies

The Department of Education, Training and the Arts offers a diverse range of positions both within its teaching and non-teaching workforce. It employs in excess of 35,000 teachers and 15,000 administrative personnel who contribute to the delivery of quality education services through over 1500 state primary, secondary, special and distance education schools. The Department currently has a large number of teacher applicants seeking work in primary schools. Generally there is demand for teachers in the areas of maths/science, languages other than English (LOTE), manual arts, information technology, special education, instrumental music and home economics in rural and regional locations.

Non-Teaching Workforce

The non-teaching workforce consists of a variety of positions within the employment categories of base grade / ancillary positions and advertised promotional positions.

Base Grade / Ancillary Positions

Base grade and ancillary positions include Administrative Officers, Science Operations Officers, Agricultural Assistants, Schools Officers (Grounds and Facilities), Cleaners and Teachers Aides.

Some entry-level vacancies may be advertised on Smart Jobs and Careers and other internet job boards, or local newspapers. However, many appointments to entry level positions within the Department are made through identified Recruitment Agencies under the Standing Offer Arrangement QP200 (new window) .

Advertised Classified Positions

Advertised promotional vacancies within the non-teaching workforce are typically aligned to the employment categories of Administrative, Professional, Technical and Operational streams. Position types incorporated within these categories such as - Managers, Project Officers, Personnel/Human Resource Officers, Finance Officers, Education Officers and Business Service Managers within Schools. If you are clever, skilled and creative, a career with the Department of Education, Training and the Arts can provide professional challenges, personal satisfaction as well as great working conditions.

Employing Quality Teachers

Are you a qualified teacher or considering a career in teaching?

This site tells you everything you need to know about working with the Department of Education, Training and the Arts. It offers:

a step-by-step guide on how to apply for teaching positions
details on careers and vacancies
a chance to meet some of our teachers
insights into curriculum, teaching and learning
teaching rewards and benefits
frequently asked questions
current vacancies (new window)

Workforce Diversity and Equity Program

Employment strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, people with a disability, people from a non-English speaking background and male teachers. Services, advice and information on diversity, employment equity, workplace bullying and harassment, unlawful discrimination, and work-life balance.

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