Careers at TAFE NSW

Teacher of Early Childhood – Higher Education (Aboriginal Targeted)

Eora Country – Ultimo Campus

Permanent Full-time

Package Range: $108,057 - $128,149. Package includes salary ($95,630 - $113,411) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading salary offered will be based on experience).

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 shape 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 Focus, 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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Early Childhood Education students by joining our team of teachers on a permanent full-time basis, located at Ultimo campus.

The role of the teacher involves a broad range of activities which 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 of a Master's or Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. 
2. Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry 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 their currency in Early Childhood Education.

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

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. 

We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 12 October 2025

To apply for this role, click on ‘apply now’ and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file).
• Confirmation of Aboriginality (if applicable)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79213369.

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

Aboriginal Candidate support: our friendly Aboriginal Employment Team is here to help. Contact us via our Advocate Services for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process, application or resume support and interview preparation at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au

This is a targeted recruitment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 - Employment of eligible persons. As such, preference will be given to candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.  If no suitable candidate is found, other applications may also be considered. Aboriginal candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide “Confirmation of Aboriginality” documentation at or before interview.

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

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.