Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Children’s Education – Higher Education

Campus Locations: Randwick, St Leonards, and Ultimo

Temporary and Permanent Opportunities

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class academics who are ready to shape the future of Children’s Education by inspiring the next generation of higher education students. We currently have multiple exciting opportunities available across Sydney:

• 3 x Permanent Full-time opportunities located at Ultimo Campus
• 2 x Temporary Full-time opportunities located at Randwick Campus until July 2027
• 1 x Temporary Full-time opportunity located at St Leonards Campus until July 2027

As an Academic in Children’s Education, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating meaningful learning experiences that support student success both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll deliver engaging, contemporary educational programs and adapt your teaching to meet diverse learner needs.

Your role will include:

• Delivering high‑quality teaching with flexibility, creativity and inclusive practice
• Undertaking assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes.
• Maintaining and enhancing your professional and industry expertise
• Contributing to decisions that shape a positive, supportive learning environment
• Liaising with local industry, other educational providers, and the community to ensure programs remain current and workforce‑ready
• Travelling within the Eastern City area to conduct workplace-based student assessments.

If you’re driven by impact, collaboration and a genuine passion for early childhood education, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference!

About You

To be successful in the role, you will:

1. Hold appropriate subject knowledge, skills, and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (AQF Level 7) AND a post graduate qualification (AQF Level 8 or above) in a related field. 
2. Have a minimum of three (3) years post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
3. Be prepared to continue to develop scholarly practice and skills as well as your currency in Early Childhood Education.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST 10 May 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as one combined PDF file)
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Working within a teaching section at TAFE NSW, you must be able to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of colleagues, students and industry stakeholders. Please describe a recent time when you have performed in this way within a workplace setting.

Additional Information:

TAFE temporary teacher applications will be considered in order of priority. All eligible persons whether internal or external to TAFE NSW are able to apply, however a Temporary Teacher Priority Assessment will be undertaken for this role. More information can be found here. 

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shay El-ardenli, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email Shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au or contact number 7921 0896.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Rachel Cowie, Team Leader of Childhood Education, via email at rachel.cowie1@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.