"Lecturer in Education (Early Childhood Education and Care)"

• Join the Faculty of Education at a time of transformational growth
• Locations of Perth, Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Melbourne, Sydney
• Relocation support available

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

As a result of continued growth and success in our Early Childhood Education programs, the Faculty of Education has and exciting opportunity available at Academic Level B Lecturer.

As a Lecturer, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact our students’ learning experiences through student-centred teaching practices, the development of engaging programs and course materials and innovative curriculum design. You will also undertake research and/or engagement activities that align with the Faculty’s existing and emerging priorities.  

About you

We are seeking innovative and progressive early to mid-career academics with experience in teaching at a tertiary level in early childhood education using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including online.

At a Lecturer level, you will have expertise in leading and undertaking design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and resources that support and enhance the effectiveness of student learning.

Research and/or leadership experience that supports positive outcomes for the unique challenges faced by international students and experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative work-integrated-learning experiences for ECEC students would be advantageous but not essential.

Salary and benefits

This will be a continuing (permanent) position at Academic level B, based at our Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour campuses. Candidates based at Perth, Melbourne or Sydney will also be considered. Generous relocation support is available to those relocating to commence the appointment:

• Academic Level B: $110,611 – $130,814 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $153,052.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the candidate booklet for the relevant academic level by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education

Email: ExecDeanEducation@scu.edu.au

Or:

Name: Dr Stacey Campbell, Chair of Discipline (ECEC)

Email: stacey.campbell@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 6 April 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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