Mornington Island State School (Kindy to Year 10) is located in Gununa, on Mornington Island in Queensland's Wellesley Islands. The school serves a vibrant Indigenous community of around 260 students in a close-knit, culturally rich environment. With core values of Courage, Choice and Challenge, the school focuses on improving literacy, attendance, and engagement through culturally informed teaching and strong community partnerships. Programs include Special Education, multi-age classroom learning, and regular cultural experiences. Educators at Mornington Island benefit from a supportive setting where making a real difference is part of everyday work.
Mornington Island State School is a Kindy to Year 10 campus. The school values strong community partnerships to support student learning and works with local and statewide agencies. It prioritizes safety, respect, learning, and belonging, with a focus on improving reading, writing, attendance, and student engagement.
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Current Opportunities
* Primary - Kindergarten (Permanent)
* Primary - Year 3-4 (Permanent)
* Primary - Year 5/6 (Temporary, 22/01/26-04/12/26)
* English / Humanities* / Mathematics / Science - Year 7-10 (Permanent)
* Inclusion - K-10 (Temporary, ASAP-04/12/26)
* Flexispace - K-10 (Temporary, ASAP-04/12/26)
* Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc.), across Year Levels 7-8.
What We Offer
* Generous rural teacher incentives
* Modern facilities and quality resources
* Real career development opportunities
* Relocation and housing support
What You'll Need
* Relevant teaching qualification
* Full or provisional QCT registration
* Australian working rights or valid visa
* Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)
* For positions that include Kindergarten, a Blue Card or exemption card is required. You can find more information including how to apply here .
How To Apply
* Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
* Enter your personal details
* Attach your resume including two professional referees
Explore the school
: Visit Mornington Island SS website
here
Read about departmental incentives
: Download PDF (PDF)
All applicants are encouraged to apply to the
Department of Education Teacher Application Portal
to be considered for current and future roles.
Occupational group
Education & Training