Teacher at Racq

Townsville, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Teaching, Road Safety Education, Program Delivery, Liaising, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Phone Communication, Differentiating Instruction, Self-Reflection, Teamwork, Independent Work, Microsoft Programs, A/V Technology, Driving

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the role Be part of an inspired and passionate team of teachers who make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable road users every day by teaching our award-winning education programs to schools and community groups. The RACQ Education Team have a learning and development focus that enables us to give back to the Queensland community by teaching road safety to over 65 000 young people each year. Our team, currently based in FNQ, CQ, Wide Bay and SEQ is expanding its reach in NQ. As an RACQ Education Officer you will deliver our high school and primary school road safety education programs, Driver IQ, Docudrama, Driver Distraction and Streets Ahead throughout Cairns OR Townsville OR Mackay and surrounding regions. Day to day, you will be travelling to schools in a supplied car, teaching our engaging and interactive programs and liaising with schools to coordinate the teaching of programs. When not in schools, you have the flexibility to work from home. You will work 7.5 hours per day with variations to start/finish time as required to accommodate travel and teaching to schools and flexibility in your role. You may also work away from your home base for up to a week at a time in other parts of Queensland. This is a full-time, permanent position starting April 20, 2026 (start date negotiable). About you Demonstrated experience teaching in high school or primary school in a classroom environment. Excellent range of classroom management skills that enable you to build rapport with students and engage them in our road safety programs. Demonstrated compassion in understanding the challenges facing adolescents and children in the road safety space and a desire to make a positive difference for them as road users. Self-reflective and committed to positively utilise feedback to improve teaching practices. Demonstrated capacity to differentiate your teaching for students of different ages and contexts. Flexibility and discernment to effectively manage and respond to change. Growth mindset and an accountability for your actions and decisions. Work well within a team environment, able to connect and engage in person and virtually. Demonstrated capacity to work independently, managing time and focus to produce high quality work without supervision. Good understanding of a range of Microsoft programs and A/V related technology. Excellent interpersonal, phone and written communication skills. Tertiary qualification in Education. Current open C class Driver Licence. Queensland College of Teacher Registration OR Suitability to Work with Children Card (Blue Card). Why join RACQ? It is an exciting time to be part of RACQ as we continue our transformation towards better, smarter solutions that deliver more security and prosperity for Queenslanders. We are big enough to make a real difference in our community, yet small enough to nurture your professional and personal development. By joining RACQ, you’ll be part of new sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to being a carbon neutral organisation by 2032. We’ve invested in and partnered with sustainable companies, including the introduction home solar and batteries, Green Home and Car Loans, and many other products and initiatives. We’ll continue to advocate for, research, and offer green solutions. RACQ is committed to ensuring that every employee has access to flexibility in their role. We encourage all candidates to discuss what flexibility means to you, and how we can help you find your balance. At RACQ we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace to create better outcomes for our employees and our members. We aim for our teams to be a true reflection of our communities and are committed to inclusion particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. Applicants from these and other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirement, please advise us at the time of applying. What we offer you: Our employee benefits are designed to enrich your work life, your home and the community you live in, some of these include: Financial benefits and discounts on a range of banking, assistance and insurance products Give back to our communities with paid volunteer leave, payroll giving and volunteering for community events such as MotorFest. A range of flexible working and leave options, parental leave of 16 weeks primary carer leave, purchased leave up to 4 weeks per year, cultural observance leave, substitution of public holidays for cultural/religious reasons, personal leave for wellbeing, gender affirmation leave. Prioritise your wellbeing with discounts on health programs and access to wellbeing initiatives such annual flu vaccinations, corporate health insurance offer and free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Invest in your development with in-house development programs and access to an extensive digital learning platform. You can check out all our employee benefits at https://www.racq.com.au/about-us/careers/employee-benefits Ready to apply to do good stuff daily? Questions or require any adjustments? Please contact careers@racq.com.au or visit www.racq.com.au/about/careers/our-recruitment-process Please Note: to objectively and comprehensively assess your potential and suitability for the role, RACQ may require you to complete psychometric assessments and/or background checks (which may include working rights, professional references, employment history, qualification/education, professional membership, criminal history, credit, bankruptcy, watch list, politically exposed person, ASIC financial register, directorship and driving history checks) as part of the application process. Want to know exactly which background checks are needed for this role? Reach out to Human Resources at HR@racq.com.au. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Education Officer will deliver high school and primary school road safety education programs, including Driver IQ and Docudrama, to young people across specified regions. Responsibilities include travelling to schools to teach engaging programs and coordinating teaching schedules with school staff.