Remote Working Calculator

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.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the remote working calculators provide an overview of incentives. Your salary and associated incentive amounts will be subject to provision of Statements of Service and your individual circumstances. This includes ITAS Allowance eligibility that can be viewed in Schedule 4 Isolated Teachers' Assistance Scheme (ITAS) in the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement - Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026. 

The Incentive Payment – Remote Area Staff Scheme (IPRASS) is payable to for the below locations based on years of placement:

 (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.

ITAS Allowance eligibility can be viewed in Schedule 4 Isolated Teachers' Assistance Scheme (ITAS) in the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement - Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026. 

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

*Includes Travel and Emergent 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.