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A diverse range of teaching positions are available in country º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Australia. These positions are in a variety of subject areas at preschools, primary schools and secondary schools.
You’ll receive monetary incentives and professional development, while exploring our great state and making a difference in the lives of children and young people in the country.
Hear from our country teachers
What you can get
When you accept a position as a country teacher, you may be eligible for:
- fortnightly country incentive zone allowance payments in addition to your normal salary
- a one-off incidentals payment upon accepting your first permanent teaching position
- locality allowances
- compensation for removal and relocation expenses
- government employee housing concessions
- travel and accommodation to access medical and dental treatment
- study leave and travel leave (after a minimum service period at Aboriginal or Anangu schools)
- guaranteed return to a metropolitan site after a minimum service period
- Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) assistance if teaching in a ‘very remote’ area.
See more on incentives and support for country teachers and leaders.
Explore teaching in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Australia's regions
Explore what each region has to offer and find out if there are any special requirements.
APY Lands
Key attractions
- Visit national and conservation parks like the Nullarbor National Park, Wilderness Protection Area and Regional Reserve
- Bushwalking and four-wheel driving
- A unique experience living on country in a protected reserve.
Available teaching opportunities
If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Special requirements
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the APY Lands, as per the local Aboriginal Community Councils (Yalata Anangu Aboriginal Corporation, Oak Valley – Maralinga Tjarutja Council and APY – Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Executive Board).
To ensure employer compliance of duty of care responsibilities, given the unique environment of the APY Lands, a wellness check will be conducted for these positions and before any offer of employment.
Far North
Key attractions
- Go opal shopping and see the historic town of Andamooka
- Head to the Flinders Ranges for a camping adventure
- Visit Wilpena Pound
- See the local wildlife and experience the pink and orange hues of Lake Eyre when it floods
- Sleep underground in Coober Pedy
Find out more about key attractions in the and explore the .
If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island
Key attractions
- Plan your way along the
- Visit McLaren Vale down the road
- Whale watching
- Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy local produce and wines.
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If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Limestone Coast
Key attractions
- Start or end your workday with a bushwalk or an ocean dip
- On the weekend, explore the region with a trip to the Blue Lake in Mount Gambier
- Take a glass panelled lift ride down the original dolomite well shaft to see the blue lake up close
- Visit the Naracoorte Caves
- Refresh with locally roasted coffee and experience great restaurants and fresh seafood.
Find out more about key attractions on the and explore the .
If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Murraylands and Riverland
Key attractions
- Have a round of golf after school at one of the many golf courses
- Head out for a weekend away exploring the river – kayaking the Murray River, houseboats and watersports
- Camping
- Wetlands and natural open spaces
- Take advantage of the produce – fresh fruit and produce hub, cellar doors and variety of restaurants
Find out more about key attractions in the and and explore the .
If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula
Key attractions
- Catch your dinner at some amazing fishing spots – with jetty or beach fishing
- Swim with sea lions and dolphins
- Whale watching
- Eat fresh oysters in Coffin Bay
- Get out for a surf before school, after school or on the weekend
- Visit galleries, museums and cultural centres for Aboriginal arts and culture
Find out more about key attractions on the and explore the .
If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Yorke and Mid North
Key attractions
- Work with us in Jamestown or Gladstone and pop over to the Clare Valley in just under an hour
- Pink lake wonders at Lake Bumbunga
- Copper and Stone Music Fest, country picnic horse race meets, antique fairs and garden trails in Burra
- Take a swim in the tidal pool in Edithburgh
- Enjoy live music at Sunny Hill Distillery
- Yorke Peninsula’s Saltwater Classic in Stansbury – wooden and classic boats
- Fishing and crabbing in Julia Bay
- Take an ocean safari in Marion Bay.
Find out more about key attractions on the , and the and explore the .
If you're interested in working in this region, head to to apply.
Apply for country teaching opportunities
Teaching opportunities are listed on .
Contract positions are advertised throughout the year. Ongoing positions open in August for the following school year. See teacher recruitment for more information.
Pre-service teachers can apply for a range of country teaching incentives and opportunities, including scholarships and the Teach First in Country program.
Register your interest to teach in country º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Australia
If you’re a graduate teacher and the right fit for you isn’t currently advertised on EduJobs, . We’ll be in touch when roles that suit you become available.
Eligibility
If you have questions about your eligibility to teach in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Australia, contact the .
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
See COVID-19 safe measures for current requirements for teachers.
