Recognition of Rural and Remote Service (RoRRS) Scheme
Over half of Queensland’s state schools are in rural and remote areas and there are a lot of great reasons to teach in these communities. The work itself can be life changing and there are also generous financial benefits, assistance to move and career progression opportunities.
Recognition of Rural and Remote Service (RoRRS) scheme offers financial benefits, career opportunities and other incentives for state school teachers who live and teach in a rural or remote Queensland community.
Benefits and allowances
Depending on location, you may be able to access benefits and allowances, including:
- permanency
- financial allowances
- extended and additional leave entitlements
- specialised induction programs
- subsidised housing
- flight allowances
- generous transfer and relocation expense assistance.
In addition to your salary, you may also be entitled to:
- compensation benefit for you and your dependants to compensate you for the cost of travelling in and out of your community
- recognition of service payments that acknowledge your decision to to extend your stay in your chosen community
- locality allowance, which is a specific allocation of funds for your particular location.
Teacher experiences
Learn more about the places you can teach in Queensland and the teachers who work in these communities.
More information
Visit the Teach Queensland website to learn more about the incentives on offer and submit your application. For further information about the scheme, email teachqld@qed.qld.gov.au or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68).