Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Higher Education - Children’s Education

Location: Opportunities at Nirimba, Randwick and Ultimo, commencing January 2027.

$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 have four exciting opportunities available:

• 1 x permanent full-time role located at Nirimba campus
• 1 x permanent full-time role located at Randwick campus
• 2 x permanent full-time roles located at Ultimo campus

As an Academic in Children’s Education, you will deliver engaging, high-quality training and assess student outcomes to support success. You will foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, maintain current industry knowledge, and collaborate with industry and community stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant and workforce ready. The role will also involve travel to conduct workplace-based student assessments.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through collaboration and student success, we would love to hear from you.

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 full time 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, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 1st November 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Adult learners often bring varied experiences, capabilities, and support needs to the learning environment. Please describe a specific example of how you adapted your teaching or facilitation approach to accommodate these differences. What strategies, resources, and learner support practices did you implement, and what impact did they have on learner outcomes?

Additional Information:

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

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79215325

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.

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.