St Malachys School, Edenhope

International Employment

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) schools are located within a diverse and geographically extensive diocese extending across Western Victoria, from the Murray River to the Southern Ocean. DOBCEL governs 58 parish schools, and 6 schools are governed by Religious Institutes or Ministerial Public Juridic Persons. DOBCEL partners with all schools in the diocese to promote Catholic identity, deliver quality learning, enable effective stewardship and nurture respectful and trusting relationships with the community.

 

Are you considering a change? Calling all international Teachers, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists – we are waiting to hear from you!

Or click this link to be directed to the Fast-Track Support Expression of Interest Form.

Please consider attaching your Curriculum Vitae and sending via email to internationalemployment@dobcel.catholic.edu.au

 

Explore, Educate and Enrich in Victoria.

Why are we looking for international teachers?

There is a growing shortage of teachers in Australia. We are looking for international teachers who are interested in working in Australia. We would like you to come and work in one of our Catholic schools in Western Victoria. For eligible candidates we will provide financial incentives and VISA sponsorship. The more rural the school location – the greater the incentives.

Teach, Live and Explore throughout the Diocese of Ballarat!

Call Western Victoria home, amongst the growing townships and uniquely welcoming Australian culture. Inclusive regional communities hold their children’s education in high esteem and promote all opportunities for learning.

 

See below for basic details that are subject to updates – please contact us for the latest information!

 

Incentives and Support

Successful applicants will be eligible for:

  • $5,000 AUD relocation allowance.
    • $3,000 AUD on arrival.
    • $2,000 AUD at the end of the two or four year contract.
  • VISA will be paid for – approximately $6,000 AUD for two-year VISA, approximately $11,000 AUD for four-year VISA.

Small rural school extra incentives!

  • $10,000 AUD relocation allowance.
    • $3,000 AUD on arrival.
    • $3,000 AUD at the end of the first year contact.
    • $4,000 AUD at the end of the second year contract.
    • Position of Leadership Allowance 3 of $9,000 AUD per year.

VISA Requirements

  • Minimum of two years teaching experience.
  • Primary school teachers are eligible for a two-year VISA.
  • Post Primary teachers are eligible for a four-year VISA.
  • Employer VISA costs will be paid for – approximately $6,000 AUD for two-year VISA, approximately $11,000 AUD for four-year VISA.
  • There will be candidate VISA costs. These costs are to be confirmed.

Salary

*As of 1st February, 2023.

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