Teacher Aide (Language Model - Auslan) - Statewide Talent Pool

Support language, identity and access!

The Department of Education is seeking skilled and culturally responsive Teacher Aide - Language Model (Auslan) applicants to join a Statewide Recruitment Pool supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students across Queensland state schools.

Language Models play a vital role in promoting first-language development in Auslan, supporting communication access, and strengthening students' connection to Deaf culture and identity.

About the Role

As a Teacher Aide - Language Model (Auslan), you will:

• Provide fluent, natural Auslan language modelling for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Support students' expressive and receptive language development
• Promote Deaf culture, identity and culturally safe learning environments
• Work collaboratively with teachers, educational interpreters and specialist staff
• Contribute to inclusive classroom practices and communication access

Appointments may be Permanent or Temporary, Full-time or Part-time, depending on school need and available vacancies.

Applicants must:

• Indicate their preferred geographic location(s) within Queensland as part of their application
• Be aware that vacancies may arise at various times throughout the year
• Understand that appointment will occur only when a suitable vacancy becomes available

The recruitment panel will convene monthly to review applications and assess suitability for inclusion in the pool.

Please note:

Due to this process, correspondence may not be immediate. Applicants will be contacted following panel review or when a suitable vacancy aligns with their nominated location preference.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.