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...Collinsville TOWNSHIP GUIDE
THINKING ABOUT TEACHING IN
? e l l i v s n i l l o C COLLINSVILLE IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE VIA SEALED ROADS, RAIL & PLANE Whitsunday Coast Airport is a two hour drive to Collinsville
TRANS NORTH BUS & COACH Bowen to Collinsville
Collinsville, located a scenic
GREYHOUND Townsville to Bowen, Brisbane to Bowen
drive 85km west from Bowen and 106km from Airlie Beach, is the ideal country retreat surrounded by the beautiful Whitsundays Islands and Great Barrier Reef. This guide has been developed to share with you the benefits you can receive as well as assist you with your research on what would make Collinsville the perfect move for you!
SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND Brisbane to Cairns (stops at Bowen)
St John Bosco Catholic School 25 Blake Street, Collinsville W: sjbtsv.catholic.edu.au St John Bosco Catholic School is a co-educational school of Prep to Year 6 students.
IPRASS Benefits
School Collinsville is home to St John Bosco Catholic School. St John Bosco Catholic School is an important part of the local community in Collinsville and is a great example of TCE’s mission in providing services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education.
Travel Allowance
Allowance
As a teacher in Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, you are eligible for an IPRASS Allowance which increases annually for three years. Once you reach the maximum allowance, you will remain on that level for each year you remain working within the region.
Wellbeing Allowance As a teacher in Collinsville, 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 Collinsville 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 Hughenden.
Living & Accommodation Another benefit TCE offers for teachers within Collinsville 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 Collinsville, 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 To assist you in finding the home that best suits you, here are a list of local agents. TCE also has an Engagement and Liaison Officer who you can contact with questions about the region and get local intel.
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES Active Property Specialists 30 Herbert Street, Bowen P: 07 4786 2221 W: realestate.com.au/agency/activeproperty-specialists-IHLISM
Collinsville Real Estate 45 Railway Road, Collinsville P: 07 4785 5198 W: realestate.com.au/agency/collinsvillereal-estate-collinsville-CUCCOL
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 Collinsville 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 Collinsville 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 once in Collinsville please note that some items can take longer to be supplied if not in stock. You may need to consider purchasing these goods prior to moving.
If travelling by air, TCE will also cover the cost of one motor vehicle being transported to Collinsville. 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 Collinsville. 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 Collinsville From local arts and crafts to all your hardware needs and everything in between, Collinsville has you covered. There are two supermarkets for all your daily needs, a pharmacy, butcher, bakehouse, hairdressers, beauticians, massage therapists for a special treat. When planning your relocation, you will need to purchase your furniture, electrical and whitegoods prior to your move. The nearest town with retailers is Bowen a one hour drive.
Collinsville Medical Practice 81-91 Garrick Street P: 07 4785 6429
Collinsville Pharmacy Stanley Street P: 07 4785 5450
Collinsville Hospital 81-91 Garrick Street P: 07 4785 4777
Collinsville & Scottville Community Kindergarten 37-39 Ninth Avenue, Scottville P: 07 4785 5425
A Thriving Community Collinsville has a strong community and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with sporting groups, group exercise programs, assist with meals on wheels, join the historical society, support local youth services and animal rescue groups. There is always something to do if you are willing to embrace the community and try new experiences. 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.
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 or want some more information on Collinsville life. P: 4773 0924 W: tsv.catholic.edu.au E: teacheraccommodation@ tsv.catholic.edu.au
For more information about Collinsville, visit: discovercollinsville.com.au collinsvilleconnect.com.au tourismbowen.com.au
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