Teach on the Tasmanian West Coast — settling-in & retention payments
Teach in a small wilderness town on Tasmania's wild west coast with cheap housing and stag…
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:02 UTC
Summary
Tasmania's education department pays teachers who relocate to its four West Coast schools a $5,000 settling-in payment for a 2-year commitment, plus service payments of $3,138 after year one, $3,275 after years two and three and $6,281 after years four to six, school housing at $10 a week, and a $3,250 experienced-teacher allowance.
Dream spread
Teach in a small wilderness town on Tasmania's wild west coast with cheap housing and staged bonuses.
Relocation reality check
Only for teachers employed by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People at Mountain Heights School, Rosebery District School, Strahan Primary or Zeehan Primary. The $5,000 requires relocating and committing to at least two years; service payments depend on continuous employment (fixed-term staff paid at year end, part-timers pro rata); $10/week housing is subject to availability. Overseas teachers need Australian work rights and Tasmanian teacher registration. Remote, small communities.
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Eligibility
Teachers appointed to one of the four West Coast government schools who relocate and commit to a minimum of two years; Tasmanian teacher registration and the right to work in Australia required.
Conditions
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Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in Australia — it is not a remote-work route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 5,000 AUDConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 24 months (about 2 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Payments are employment income and taxable.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
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1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
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4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
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“a settling in payment of $5,000 when you need to relocate and commit to a minimum period of two years at the school … $6,281 upon completing four, five and six years of continuous service … paying only $10 per week for department owned school accommodation (subject to availability)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
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