Proud, skilled and ready to teach

Advancing the employment, education and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is a high priority for us. Teachers play a critical role in helping students achieve better outcomes and 'close the gap'.

The department has a commitment to increasing the number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander teachers in our schools so that we can positively impact on the education of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. We have 1237 state schools across Queensland in urban, regional and remote locations.

You may be a newly graduated teacher considering your future options or a more experienced teacher thinking about a return to the classroom after an absence. We can support you through the teacher application process and in exploring your future options. We will work with you, as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander educators, to assist you in attaining employment.

Our Human Resources team includes experienced teaching staff who can provide information and advice to you.

For more information contact Proud, skilled and ready on 1800 554 650 or at: diversity.team@deta.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 28 November 2011