Casual Education Academic Opportunities (Early Childhood Education and Care)

• Gold Coast and online teaching options
• Hourly rate from $48.53 per hour plus super
• Educate the next generation educators

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow . Our gamechanging new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.

Southern Cross University’s new 2030 strategy is founded on our people and our purpose to change lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact.Learn more about our purpose, values and strategy by clicking here .

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and 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.

The Faculty of Education is on a mission to disrupt the education profession and transform it in powerful and positive ways. Contemporary education demands teachers who are equipped with tools for contemporary practice. Southern Cross University is deeply invested in nurturing these skills and in developing the next generation of talented educators with imagination, courage and passion

The Faculty is seeking interest from experienced and suitable qualified early childhood teachers to undertake a range of casual academic opportunities that will enhance the overall student experience. Previous tertiary experience would be desirable but not essential.

Casual academic staff are required to undertake a range of duties within our programs, with a primary focus on marking, tutorials, workshops and student contact.

The hourly salary for casual academic staff is from $48.53 an hour (up to $57.76 for PhD holders) plus superannuation. Payments will also include additional preparation time where applicable (such as two hours preparation time for one-hour delivery time, and a higher hourly rate, if delivering a basic lecture). More information is available on the SCU website .

All casual positions have a degree of administrative duties.

These roles offer flexible working conditions online and on campus at the Gold Coast, with professional experience supervision available at Lismore, Coffs Harbour and online. 

About you

With relevant qualifications and professional experience, you will have a proven track record of maximising educational outcomes.   You will be a passionate and engaged Early Childhood Education and Care teacher, with a strong working knowledge of contemporary principles and practices in early childhood education and care. You will be willing to share your knowledge and expertise with the future education providers and leaders to promote excellence in this field of education.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, from teachers, academics, centre directors and/or educational leaders.

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

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

Expressions of Interest will remain open until we have a sufficient candidate pool. We encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible as applications will be considered at any point in time.    

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aims to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff.  Applications are supported and encouraged by those that bring diversity to the University.