Conferral
Conferral of a degree refers to the official recognition of a student's completion of their degree requirements and the awarding of the corresponding qualification. This occurs after the successful completion of all program requirements, including the final assessment and clearance of any outstanding fees or obligations.
You are responsible for checking your graduation status and outstanding tasks via myGriffith by the stated deadline on the Griffith site.
Griffith University offers graduation ceremonies to celebrate the academic achievements of its students who have completed their degree or diploma programs. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year, usually in July and December, and are open to students who have completed their program requirements during the previous trimester. Before the ceremony, students must apply to graduate and confirm their attendance at the event.
Griffith University provides digital copies of graduates' academic transcripts and testamurs, as well as a digital version of the graduation ceremony, for those who could not attend the event in person
Becoming a Registered Teacher
Teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) is mandatory for all teachers looking to work in Queensland state and non-state schools. After completing your degree, you are eligible to apply for provisional registration.
To apply for provisional registration, graduates must submit a completed application form, provide their academic transcripts, and undergo a criminal history check. Additionally, graduates must pay the prescribed registration fee before being granted provisional registration.
Once provisional registration is granted, graduates are permitted to work as a teacher, but they must complete the Provisional to Full registration process. This process typically lasts one year and is designed to ensure that graduates meet the required teaching standards and competencies. During this period, graduates must complete a minimum of 200 hours of professional development and maintain a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates their teaching competency. Graduates must also receive regular observations and feedback from a supervising teacher or mentor. To maintain their provisional registration, teachers must meet ongoing professional development requirements and continue to develop their teaching skills.
Finding Employment
State Schools
For individuals seeking teaching positions in Queensland state schools, it is mandatory to submit an application for teacher employment with the Department of Education via the Teach Queensland site. This process enables applicants to identify their location and teaching preferences, allowing them to be considered for relevant teaching vacancies in the state's schools.
It is important to note, however, that being in the teacher employment pool does not guarantee employment, but rather increases the likelihood of being contacted regarding available positions.
In the case of relief teaching jobs, selecting "casual" as one of the employment preferences on the application automatically includes the applicant in the Teacher Relief and Contract Employment Register (TRACER), which acts as a resource for schools seeking to fill temporary or short-term teaching roles.
To ensure that an applicant's details are current and accurate, it is recommended that they periodically review their application and make any necessary updates. Visit the Teach Queensland site for information about this.
Catholic
For individuals seeking positions with Catholic Education, please visit their website.
Independent Schools
Information regarding employment and vacancies in Independent Schools in Queensland is frequently updated on job site such as SEEK, Indeed and Jora.