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Catholic Education, Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a current enrolment of approximately 18 220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, Early Learning Centres, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.
Incentives and Benefits
Annual Salary
Statement of Service will need to be provided to ascertain salary pay point upon commencement with Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton.
IPRASS (per annum)
Paid Yearly - with amounts increasing based on years of service
ITAS Allowance (per fortnight)
Paid fortnightly with your salary
Travel Subsidy Entitlement
Available for first five years of service
Rental Rate Payable
With Catholic Accommodation Housing
Rental Subsidy Entitlement
Self-Sourced Accommodation subsidy subject to eligibility criteria
Teacher Relocation Reimbursement Amount
New appointments
Additional Leave Days Entitlement
Subject to your delegates approval
HELP Debt Eligibility
Government incentive to waive/reduce HELP Debt for nominated remote areas
The Incentive Payment – Remote Area Staff Scheme (IPRASS) is payable to for the below locations based on years of placement:
|
Location |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
Year 7 |
|
Barcaldine |
$1800 |
$2100 |
$3100 |
$4400 |
$4400 |
$3100 |
$3100 |
|
Blackall |
$1800 |
$2100 |
$3100 |
$4400 |
$4400 |
$3100 |
$3100 |
|
Longreach |
$1800 |
$2100 |
$3100 |
$4400 |
$4400 |
$3100 |
$3100 |
|
Clermont |
$1500 |
$1800 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2000 |
$2000 |
|
Emerald |
$1500 |
$1800 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2000 |
$2000 |
|
Monto |
$1500 |
$1800 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2000 |
$2000 |
|
Springsure |
$1500 |
$1800 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2500 |
$2000 |
$2000 |
(Payments occur end of June and start of December in line with pay fortnights).
*Pro-rata portion applies if commencing after Term 1.
ITAS
Isolated Teacher Assistance Scheme payments are paid fortnightly in recognition of the locations and increased cost of living for the locations below:
Barcaldine, Blackall, Longreach, Clermont, Emerald, Monto and Springsure as well as Gladstone and Biloela.
Rental Rates
Catholic Education Housing is available for Single and Married Employees at Barcaldine, Blackall, Biloela, Clermont, Emerald, Longreach, Monto and Springsure.
Rental Subsidy
Self-sourced alternative accommodation can be arranged and attracts a rental subsidy option (eligibility criteria applies) at Barcaldine, Blackall, Biloela, Clermont, Emerald, Longreach, Monto and Springsure.
For enquiries regarding teacher accommodation and eligibility requirements, please email: Schoolsupport@rok.catholic.edu.au
Teacher Relocation Reimbursement
Eligible Teacher will be funded up to a Maximum of $3000 for removal costs of furniture and effects.
*Barcardine, Blackall and Longreach relocation is fully funded.
Additional Leave Days
|
Location |
Additional Leave Days |
|
Barcaldine |
Four (4) Leave Days |
|
Blackall |
Four (4) Leave Days |
|
Longreach |
Four (4) Leave Days |
|
Clermont |
Two (2) Leave Days |
|
Emerald |
Two (2) Leave Days |
|
Monto |
Two (2) Leave Days |
|
Springsure |
Two (2) Leave Days |
HELP Debt Eligibility
Our locations of Barcaldine, Blackall and Longreach are eligible for the HELP Debt Waiver/Reduction.
Please click on the below link to find out more:
Reducing very remote teachers HELP debt - applications available | StudyAssist
Priority Transfers
We recognise the commitment of remote service. Priority transfers are available when a full-time primary teacher (with a continuing position) completes at least 2 years’ service in a remote location to your preferred region.