Career Assistance Program

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Are you in your second or third year of study and seeking hands-on experience in the classroom? 

Apply today for the Career Assistance Program and get the backstage pass to teaching with our paid mentorship opportunity. This is more than a placement. This is the opportunity to consolidate your learning and get real experience working alongside a highly-experienced mentor invested in your journey to becoming the teacher you want to be. 

Applicants will be:

  • In their third or fourth year of an undergraduate early childhood or primary education degree or have commenced their master’s degree in Education (Early Childhood or Primary) at any university across Australia. 
  • Eligible to complete their course within the two-year period following commencement of the CAP. 
  • Due to complete their formal course of study in 2027 or 2028. 

Apply today: 2027 Career Assistance Program for Pre-Service Teachers 

Career Assistance Program

SPONSORED PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) offers sponsored practicum placements to eligible pre-service teachers seeking to teach with CEDR.

Inclusions: 

  • Travel allowance: equal to one return economy airfare or reimbursement of fuel and meals incurred in transit. 
  • Accommodation in an established teacher's residence. This may involve sharing with teachers.
  • $200 per week living away from home allowance.

Eligibility:

  • Currently studying a pre-service teaching course with successful completion of at least 50% of the course (ie. half way through the course).
  • Successful completion of previous prac placements.
  • Be open to learning more about rural and remote education. 

Locations:

  • Barcaldine
  • Biloela
  • Blackall
  • Emerald
  • Clermont
  • Longreach
  • Monto
  • Springsure

Placements can be arranged in other locations within the diocese including Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay with applicants sourcing their own accommodation.

Further information:

Email: teach@rok.catholic.edu.au

OR call 4994 8000