Primary School Teacher
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$116,500
Full-time annual
Shortage signal
Shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Teaches a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
Scope note: Special Education Teachers are excluded from this occupation. Special Education Teachers are included in Occupation 251431 Special Education Teacher.
Read official OSCA descriptionSkills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Delivers differentiated learning programs in literacy, numeracy, the humanities, arts, science, technology and physical education to primary school students
- Guides discussions and supervises students' work in class
- Employs effective classroom management skills to maintain a safe, supportive and positive learning environment
- Prepares, administers and reviews assessment tasks to evaluate students' progress
- Maintains records of students' progress
- Discusses students' progress with parents and students, and prepares written reports on a regular basis
- Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
- Contributes to the development of curriculum programs and resources
- Performs extra-curricular tasks, such as assisting with sport, concerts, excursions and special interest programs
Credentials & Pathway
OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Registration or licensing
Registration or licensing is required.
Official VET pathways
Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice
Transferable skills
Related study options
Bachelor
Compare university ROIReal jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
166
ACT · May 2026
16
VIC · May 2026
105
NT · May 2026
9
SA · May 2026
14
NSW · May 2026
121
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+5%
9,211 projected jobs
to 2035
+12%
19,748 projected jobs
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Primary School Teacher.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Melbourne - Inner
6,069 estimated employed
- 1
Melbourne - Inner
6,069 employed
VIC
+2.28%
year on year
- 2
Gold Coast
5,241 employed
QLD
+2.54%
year on year
- 3
Perth - North West
4,933 employed
WA
+1.15%
year on year
- 4
Melbourne - South East
4,180 employed
VIC
-9.33%
year on year
- 5
Melbourne - North East
4,121 employed
VIC
-8.67%
year on year
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- Classification
- OSCA 251231
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2025 Shortage List + ABS EEH May 2025
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: verified. A missing CSOL flag is not a finding of visa ineligibility; check the current Home Affairs list.