Cairns Catholic School principal enjoying the lifestyle

Relocating to Far North Queensland

Living and working in a region like Far North Queensland is not only a great lifestyle move, it’s also a great professional career move. 

Teacher Registration in Queensland

If you are registered as a teacher outside of Queensland, you may be able to apply for teacher registration under a mutual recognition agreement through the Queensland College of Teachers. To find out more about what qualifications you need, head to the Qualification page.

Benefits & Incentives

You may be eligible for financial benefits for working in a rural or remote location, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, extra super contributions and salary packaging. Find out more about our Benefits & Incentives.

Love the Lifestyle

Living in Far North Queensland provides endless opportunities to explore ancient rainforests, pristine waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Paired with a low cost of living and quick commutes, you can achieve a great work-life balance. Find out why you’ll Love the Lifestyle.  

Hear From Others That Have Relocated:

Michael Rowe, his wife, Rebekah, and their four children left Horsham, in western Victoria, in 2020 when he took up the role of Principal at St Rita’s School in Babinda, a rural town an hour south of Cairns. He said the family had always planned to travel around the Far North, but when this job opportunity came up, they decided to make the move permanent.  

“We’ve got a young active family. We just want to take them out and get them into the great outdoors,” Michael said.  

Check out the Rowe family’s new adventures and relaxing lifestyle in Far North Queensland. 

Aimee Murray and Karina Brady moved from Melbourne to Far North Queensland to teach with Cairns Catholic Education – and they fell in love with the region.

Karina said it “blows her mind” that she can visit the tropical resort town of Port Douglas whenever she feels like it, and Aimee loves taking her kids for mid-week visits to the beach. Learn more about their sea change here.