Benefits of QTU membership
Legal assistance
- 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
Information and advice
- 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
Training and Personal Development
- 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
Professional representation
The QTU provides you with a professional voice, representing you:
- 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).
Respect for the profession
We campaign to protect and enhance your rights at work, including:
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 Terms and 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 25 August to 3 October
- One successful fortnightly direct debit must be processed prior to receiving the $50 WISH gift card
- A unique code will be sent via email with your voucher to use at participating retail outlets
- Vouchers will have a 3 year expiry 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
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