Benefits of QTU membership
- Free Expert legal advice and assistance from specialists for cases arising from work (NB: You must be a financial member at the time of the incident)
- Discounted legal advice and assistance for other matters
Professional protection
- Support and representation at work to ensure you are fairly treated
- Experienced QTU Officers with the expertise you need
- Expert Advice and Support from Queensland Teachers’ Assist Desk (QTAD)
- The Queensland Teachers’ Journal
- Newsflashes on important developments
- Access to the QTU library
Belonging
- When you join a union, you become part of a tight knit community of professionals, working together to make a difference for our schools and students
- We are a member-led organisation that value all members’ active involvement
- Industrial training from QTEC
- Professional development through Quest
- Tailored workplace training delivered by QTU Officers at your workplace
- Free legal seminars provided by education law specialists - Holding Redlich
- On The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
- On The Queensland College of Teachers
- Nationally, via the Australian Education Union
- On the boards of TUH (health fund), Union Shopper and the Australian Retirement Trust (QSuper - superannuation).
We campaign to protect and enhance your rights at work, including:
- Working conditions and salary increases
- Managing workload
- Job security
- Professional autonomy
- Remote area incentives
- Safety at work
Additional information
Schools membership application form only
TAFE membership application form only
Student membership brochure and application form
Note:
- Legal assistance cannot be granted for matters that occurred prior to becoming a member of the QTU.
- The QTU reserves the right to limit or refuse union assistance for a matter that began or occurred prior to joining the QTU
Special membership offer!
* CONDITIONS: Offer is for new membership applications only. Legal assistance cannot be granted for matters that occurred prior to becoming a member of the QTU. This offer available from 30 September to 25 November 2024. One successful fortnightly direct debit must be processed prior to receiving the $50 Coles digital gift card. A unique code will be sent via email with your voucher to use at participating retail outlets. Vouchers will expire four years from the date of creation.
Contact us
Address all correspondence to:
The General Secretary, Queensland Teachers’ Union
PO Box 1750, Milton Qld 4064 | qtu@qtu.asn.au