Funding overview
Incentives available
The Victorian Government is providing incentive payments of up to $50,000 (before tax) to attract suitably qualified teachers to relocate to hard-to-staff positions in Victorian government schools through the Targeted Financial Incentives (TFI) program.
Annual retention payments will also be paid after the second, third and fourth year of employment and relocation costs for regional and rural positions are also available.
These payments are designed to improve educational outcomes for rural and regional students, and help fill employment gaps in schools across Victoria.
Information for teachers
How to apply
Over 100 TFI program positions across Victoria are now open on School Jobs Vic!
These positions include a commencement incentive payment of up to $50,000 (before-tax) and will commence in Term 2, 2025.
To filter and view TFI program positions currently open, select role type ‘Targeted Financial Incentive’.
Eligibility
Incentive payments will be offered to teachers that are successful through a merit selection process, as per the Recruitment in Schools Policy(opens in a new window), and meet the candidate eligibility criteria for TFI program payments.
Candidate eligibility for TFI program payments will be determined based on your current place of residence, and the school you are applying to teach at.
Refer to the ‘Program Benefits’ clause within an applicable TFI program position for the full candidate eligibility criteria.
Incentive inclusions
- incentives of up to $50,000 (before-tax) will be available to eligible teachers who take up one of the hard-to-staff positions
- part-time positions will attract pro-rata incentive amounts equal to the time fraction advertised
- teachers who accept these positions will be required to commit to a minimum of two years of employment in the position
- annual retention payments will be paid after the second, third and fourth year of employment
- relocation support may be available to eligible teachers who take up one of the positions.
Refer to each advertised position to view the details of the available incentives.
Payment of incentives
After commencement at their new school, each recipient that meets the candidate eligibility criteria will receive a commencement incentive payment through central payroll.
If applicable, relocation reimbursement will be paid by the Travel and Personal Expenses Teaching Service(opens in a new window) policy.
Information for schools
How to apply
Program positions for 2024-2025 have now been allocated to schools. Schools seeking further information on the program, or wishing to join the waiting list for a position, should contact Schools Recruitment Unit via the contact details provided below.
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