Careers in education
Learn about the wide range of career opportunities in the ACT Education Directorate.
Teach in Canberra
We offer rewarding career opportunities in a progressive city that's all about balance.
Teaching and non-teaching roles
Your career with ACT Education
Find out what the ACT Education Directorate offers through all stages of your career journey.
Teaching as a career
Learn about the different types of teaching roles available – from preschool to Year 12.
Education careers for non-teaching staff
We offer a range of non-teaching roles in our ACT public schools. Find out more.
Pay and benefits
Find out about salary rates and benefits for ACT Education Directorate staff.
How to become a teacher in the ACT
Pathways to becoming a teacher in the ACT
Find out the different pathways you can take to become a teacher in the ACT.
ACT teacher qualification checks
The qualifications you need to teach in the ACT and how to get interstate or overseas teaching qualifications recognised.
Applying for an ACT public school teaching job
Learn how to apply for a teaching job in the ACT, including what you'll need to provide.
Find a job
Find current opportunities working in the ACT Education Directorate.