
QTAD is a help-desk to assist members with simple, quick advice over the phone or via email in relation to pay, leave and other general working conditions.
If your issue requires a visit to your school by an Organiser, you should contact your Organiser directly. Please see the list of organisers by area below
There may be occasions where Officers working in QTAD will be able to assist with more complex matters. Where particular expertise or further information is required, members will be referred to the appropriate Officer of the Union.
Need INFORMATION about your conditions, entitlements, advice or support for a more complex situation?
Contact QTAD [the Queensland Teachers' Assist desk]
OPTIONS
- Use the on-line Request for information/advice FORM
- print, complete and return this form (PDF) - also available in editable word format
- phone 1300 117823
About QTAD
Who works there?
QTAD has a team of five information support officers: Alicia Stephenson (Coordinator), Aly Coulter, Crystal Chapman, Daniel Tudor and Nicola Waters.
QTU Officers and Organisers are also rostered in QTAD to provide additional support for member enquiries of a more complex nature.
How can QTAD help me?
QTAD staff are trained to answer a range of frequently asked questions by members and activists.
Topics queried may include:
- Playground Duty
- Non-contact Time
- Specialist Teacher Circuits
- Hours of Duty
- Pay levels and increments
- Summer Vacation Pay
- Leave Entitlements (eg parental leave, long service leave, etc)
- Contract and Supply Teachers
- WorkCover, WH&S, Rehabilitation.
Is QTAD able to provide written information?
QTAD staff can also send information by email, by post, or fax to members at their home or workplace.
This information may include:
- QTU Information, Legal and Advice Brochures (TAFE and Schools)
- EQ Forms and Memos (only those provided by EQ)
- Useful Website Addresses
- EQ Policies and Procedures
- Ministerial Directives
- Teachers’ Awards - TAFE and classroom etc.
- Teachers' certified agreements (TAFE and Schools).
What happens when a query requires MORE than a quick response?
If your issue requires a visit to your school by an Organiser, you should contact your Organiser directly.
There may be occasions where Officers working in QTAD will be able to assist with more complex matters. Where particular expertise or further information is required, members will be referred to the appropriate Officer of the Union.
The QTU will continue to offer the same high level of support to its members
If your issue requires a visit to your school by an Organiser, you should contact your Organiser directly. Please see the list of organisers by area
Ben Vercoe - Metropolitan South organiser
Ben Vercoe - Metropolitan South organiser
David Terauds - TAFE organiser (acting)
David Terauds - TAFE organiser (acting)
Kelly Creedon - Logan Redlands organiser
Kelly Creedon - Logan Redlands organiser
Zeb Sugden - South Queenslands organiser
Zeb Sugden - South Queenslands organiser
Jodie McFadden - Gold Coast organiser
Jodie McFadden - Gold Coast organiser
Scott Welch - Wide Bay organiser
Scott Welch - Wide Bay organiser
Chris Munro - North Queensland organiser
Chris Munro - North Queensland organiser
Dan Coxen - Central Queensland organiser
Dan Coxen - Central Queensland organiser
Lee Merrett - Sunshine Coast Organiser
Lee Merrett - Sunshine Coast Organiser
Lynn Cowie-McAlister (acting) Metropolitan West Logan Organiser
Lynn Cowie-McAlister (acting) Metropolitan West Logan Organiser
Mel de Waard - Metropolitan North organiser
Mel de Waard - Metropolitan North organiser
David King - Far North Queensland Organiser
David King - Far North Queensland Organiser
Caleb Rook - (acting) Metropolitan Central organiser
Caleb Rook - (acting) Metropolitan Central organiser