Experience Hughenden

T O W N S V I L L E C AT H O L I C E D U C AT I O N

...Hughenden TOWNSHIP GUIDE

THINKING ABOUT TEACHING IN

? n e d n e h g u H Hughenden, located

HUGHENDEN IS EASILY

approximately 4 hours from

ACCESSIBLE VIA SEALED

Townsville in the Flinders

ROADS, RAIL & PLANE

Shire, is situated on the edge of a vast prehistoric inland sea, once home to terrestrial

REX Townsville to Mount Isa (stops at Hughenden)

dinosaurs and marine reptiles.

As a Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) teacher, you have an opportunity to be part of the wonderful St Francis School community.

This guide has been

BUS QUEENSLAND Townsville to Mount Isa (stops at Hughenden) GREYHOUND Townsville to Tennant Creek (stops at Hughenden)

developed to share with you the benefits you can receive as well as assist you with your research on what would make Hughenden the perfect move for you!

QUEENSLAND RAIL The Inlander service between Townsville and Mount Isa (stops at Hughenden)

A Town like no other Teaching in rural and remote locations is a rewarding experience that can take you places.

Many of the school leadership positions across our 29 Catholic schools within the Townsville Diocese are filled with highly skilled and resilient leaders who have either started or spent time during their careers working in the regions.

Prior to accepting her current Principal position at Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen, Glenda Scrase was living in working in Hughenden for four years and said the experience was one of the most rewarding of her career.

“Teaching in remote and rural areas of our diocese has not only been professionally and socially rewarding, but provided me with avenues very early in my teaching career to pursue my interest in leading in different areas of school life. I honestly believe I am the leader I am today due to the amazing opportunities and support I received in the early days of my teaching career out West!”

St Francis Catholic School 8 Flinders Street W: sfsh.catholic.edu.au St Francis Catholic School is a co-educational school of Prep to Year 6 students.

IPRASS Benefits Travel Allowance

Allowance

As a teacher in Hughenden, you will receive an additional $2,000 annually, distributed across your fortnightly pay to assist with your travel costs or adventures to further explore the region.

Teachers also receive additional leave days to allow for travel.

As a teacher in Hughenden, you are eligible for an IPRASS Allowance which increases annually for five years. Once you reach the maximum allowance, you will remain on that level for each year you remain working within the region.

Wellbeing Allowance

School Hughenden is home to St Francis Catholic School.

Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. In Hughenden we offer Prep to Year 6 education at St Francis Catholic School.

As a teacher in Hughenden, you will receive an additional $1,200 annually, distributed across your fortnightly pay, to use for your wellbeing. This could be saving up for a flight or a wellness retreat, using for a gym or club membership or simply towards enjoying your western experience.

If you choose to transfer between IPRASS locations, you will also retain your existing years of service and equivalent IPRASS allowance within the new region. TCE IPRASS locations include Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Winton and Collinsville.

Living & Accommodation Another benefit TCE offers for teachers within Hughenden is a Living & Accommodation Allowance (LAA). Received fortnightly, the LAA sees an additional $350* (full time rate) to put towards choosing the perfect accommodation for your needs.

Before you make the move to Hughenden, don’t forget to keep information and documentation you will need for your application for residential tenancy with you. Rental applications and agreements require documentation such as bank statements, phone/ electricity bills, rates notices, birth certificate and passports. *Allowance for leadership positions may differ.

Real Estate You can seek assistance in finding the home that best suits you through Ray White Rural, or you can also contact...

TCE’s Engagement and Liaison Officer who you can answer questions about the region.

REAL ESTATE AGENCY Ray White Rural 23-25 Brodie Street P: 07 4741 0000 W: raywhiteruralrichmond.com.au Realestate.com.au is a helpful website to search for rental vacancies, costs and availability.

Relocating Assistance Another area where TCE will assist in a smooth transition to Hughenden is by covering personal and family relocation costs.

You and your family covered

Removalist covered

TCE will cover the cost for you and any additional household members to relocate either through flights from your current residence to Hughenden or reimburse all reasonable costs you incur travelling by road.

TCE will also assist in relocation of your household belongings by allocating up to $6,000 plus $500 for each additional member of the household for removal and relocation of household items.

Motor vehicle covered

When planning your relocation, if you require furniture you may need to consider purchasing these goods prior to moving as there is no local furniture retailer.

If travelling by air, TCE will also cover the cost of one motor vehicle being transported to Hughenden.

When planning the transportation of a vehicle consider the delivery date to ensure you have access to transportation when you arrive.

Travelling through the wet season If you are planning your trip during the wet season, please check Queensland Traffic or RACQ Road Conditions for information on current road conditions. qldtraffic.qld.gov.au racq.com.au/cars-and-driving/safety-on-the-road/road-conditions

TCE has a number of preferred suppliers for relocating household items and vehicles to Hughenden.

You have an option to obtain quotes from two companies on our preferred supplier list and provide these quotes. TCE will arrange direct payment to the most appropriate supplier. Payment will be made up to the capped amount and any additional charges will be required to be paid by the employee.

Alternatively, you can arrange your own relocation and submit tax invoices for reimbursement up to their capped amount, noting that reimbursement will not occur until the first pay following commencement of employment.

Dawson Moving & Storage Townsville P: 07 4774 3780 W: dawsonnq.com.au

Gormans Removals P: 07 4924 2424 W: gormans.com.au

Allied Pickfords P: 07 4774 5799 W: allied.com/au/removalists

Twin Cities Removals & Storage P: 0427 636 005 W: twincitiesrns.com

Keffords (A&R) P: 07 4774 4411 W: keffords.com.au

WhyBirds P: 1300 653 884 W: whybirds.com.au

Kent Removals & Storage P: 1300 709 565 W: kentremovalsstorage.com.au/ removalists-townsville-removals

Grace P: 1300 723 844 W: grace.com.au/townsville

Other helpful information about Hughenden Hughenden has a range of regional businesses all located within the city centre.

Bi-Rite Home Appliances 57 Brodie Street, Hughenden P: 0427 732 225 W: birite.com.au

Hughenden General Practice 22 Brodie Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1446

F.J. Holden’s Café 55 Brodie Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 0254

Hughenden Health Service 14 Richmond Hill Drive, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1617 W: townsville.health.qld.gov.au

Holdens Bakery 26 Stansfield Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1480

Hughenden Pharmacy 37-41 Brodie Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1631

Hughenden Coffee Lounge 27 Brodie Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1116

Hughenden Kindergarten and Early Childhood Centre 41 Gray Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1355 W: candk.asn.au/hughenden

Windmill Inn Coffee Lounge 7 Gray Street, Hughenden P: 07 4741 1995

Hughenden has a lot to offer...

Hughenden has a lot to offer, with four national parks, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossils and dinosaur areas.

Visit “Hughie”, the seven metre-tall Muttaburrasaurus, and an impressive fossil collection at the Flinders Discovery Centre.

The jewel in the regions landscape crown is undoubtedly Porcupine Gorge, which stands out from its arid surrounds, with flowing creeks, towering cliffs and dense vegetation.

Five hundred million years in the making and only half a day to discover, easily accessed by bitumen road this must-see attraction is approximately one hours drive north of Hughenden.

Located 10km south of Hughenden you can visit Mt Walker and capture one of Australia’s best sunsets from six lookout points.

White Mountains National Park is characterised by white sandstone formations and complex gorge systems that cover 108,000 ha of rugged terrain. For much of the year this vast area is an arid landscape but during the wet season it becomes a water catchment for streams and rivers which eventually feed into Lake Eyre in South Australia and the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Located 80km north east of Hughenden it has great appeal for experienced bushwalkers and campers.

Contact Based in Mount Isa, the Engagement and Liaison Officer can assist if you are having difficulties finding a suitable property or if you need assistance sourcing household items.

P: 4773 0924 W: tsv.catholic.edu.au E: teacheraccommodation@ tsv.catholic.edu.au

For more information about Hughenden, visit: visithughenden.com.au flinders.qld.gov.au overlandersway.com discoverqueensland.com.au

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