Employment

The Rockhampton Grammar School is Central Queensland’s best performing school and a centre for academic excellence. Our staff are at the centre of this success. 

RGS employs over 420 staff in teaching, administration, early learning, boarding, ICT, building and grounds, kitchen and cleaning roles. All staff play a valuable part and make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our students. Our dedicated staff are highly valued and respected and are encouraged to grow in character and scholarship, just like our students, in a collegial and supportive work environment.

The Rockhampton Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. It is a condition of employment that all teaching staff hold and provide evidence of current Queensland Teacher Registration, and non-teaching staff a Working With Children Check (Blue Card) positive notice prior to commencement.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary structure with annual salary increases;
  • Employer Superannuation Contribution of 12.75%;
  • Relocation assistance, by negotiation;
  • Access to salary packaging options with REMSERV and Paywise to maximise benefits and salaries;
  • Corporate uniform subsidies;
  • Generous staff discounts on Early Learning Centre, and Prep to Year 12 tuition fees;
  • Access to extensive career and professional development opportunities;
  • Access to a free Employee Assistance Program;
  • Access to corporate private health discounts with either Medibank or Westfund Health Insurance;
  • Access to our Co-Curricular Reward and Recognition Scheme;
  • Staff meals (morning tea and lunch) provided;
  • An inspiring campus with excellent resources and facilities;
  • Annual first aid training;
  • A collegial and supportive work environment;
  • Wellbeing services such as staff yoga and staff gym sessions;
  • Access to free annual flu vaccinations (voluntary);
  • Access to 14 weeks paid parental leave (for full time staff, as per Enterprise Agreement);
  • Access to Long Service Leave after seven years of continuous service;
  • Provision of tablet PC and access to modern facilities;
  • Access to The Rockhampton Grammar School Leadership Institute;
  • Access to undertake a Master’s Degree under our partnership with CQU.
Masters Programme

The School’s dedicated teachers are the key reason for the School’s academic success. As lifelong learners themselves, all our teachers constantly evolve within their roles as educators and mentors to their students. To help facilitate this growth, The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a unique Master of Educational Leadership programme to all teachers - the only program of its kind in Australia. 

The partnership with CQUniversity enables teachers to acquire new understanding in areas specific to their teaching needs. 

The costs of the programme is factored into the School’s existing annual professional development funding for teachers.

Teaching Scholarship

We are proud to offer Teaching Scholarships to outstanding future teachers, who are currently undertaking their final year of tertiary education studies and have a strong commitment to our Central Queensland community.  

Learn more.

How to Apply

To apply for a position - please select 'apply now' through the position listing on the RGS website.

Please submit the following compulsory items:

  • Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your experience and why you are the best candidate for the role;
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details (phone number and email address) of two work related referees/direct line manager;
  • RGS Application for Employment Form (located via the Employo application platform)

For further information regarding our recruitment processes please read our Recruitment Policy.

If you have any enquiries regarding positions or to submit an expression of interview for any potential upcoming vacancies, please email positions@rgs.qld.edu.au.

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    Why wait for a job opening?

    RGS is always on the look out for dedicated and passionate staff to join their team. We invite you to submit your details and resume with us at any time below. We also encourage teachers looking for supply work, short-term contracts and day-to-day work to submit their details below.