Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Early Childhood Education and Care – Higher Education

Campus locations: Nirimba, Shellharbour, Glendale, Ultimo, and Randwick

Package range: $108,057 -$128,149. Package includes salary ($95,630-$113,411), employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

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

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 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 flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Early Childhood Education and Care - Higher Education students and have the following opportunities available:

2 x permanent full time roles – Nirimba campus

3 x permanent full time roles – Randwick campus

1 x permanent full time role – Ultimo campus

1 x permanent full time role - Glendale campus

1 x permanent full time role - Shellharbour campus

The role of the teacher involves a broad range of activities that directly and indirectly support learning through the delivery of educational programs. These activities may include:

• providing appropriate variety and flexibility in educational practice.
• undertaking assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes.
• maintaining and developing professional relevance and expertise in educational and technical disciplines.
• contributing to decision making that affects the learning environment.
• liaising with local industry, other educational providers, and the community to ensure that education and training are relevant and responsive to needs.

Essential Requirements:

We would love to hear from you if you can meet the following essential requirements:

1. Appropriate subject knowledge, skills, and qualifications at Master’s level (or equivalent),  in Early Childhood Education or a related postgraduate certificate.
2. Minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.
3. Be prepared to continue to develop scholarly practice and skills as well as their currency in Early Childhood Education.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position 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 Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11.55 pm AEST

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file)
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: How do you keep your teaching practices up to date, and how do you make sure your lectures and tutorials work well for different students and delivery modes, including blended learning? (max 300 words)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Kate Pickett via kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au    

Role-specific enquiries: contact Melinda Barsoum, Course Coordinator via Melinda.barsoum1@tafensw.edu.au 

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

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