Senior Lecturer

About the Role

The Senior Lecturer plays a key leadership role in delivering and continuously improving the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education at Acknowledge Education. They ensure high-quality, compliant program delivery in line with ACECQA and TEQSA standards, while fostering student success and engagement. This role includes mentoring academic staff and promoting best practices in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Design, deliver, and maintain engaging, up-to-date course materials and assessments aligned with learning outcomes and academic standards.
2. Provide high-quality teaching, timely feedback, and ongoing academic support to students across various delivery modes.
3. Monitor student progress, identify at-risk students, and implement appropriate support and interventions.
4. Ensure accurate and timely submission of results and maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
5. Contribute to course quality through moderation, assessment reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Support broader academic functions including RPL applications, student interviews, and orientation activities.
7. Participate actively in professional development, teaching evaluations, and collaborative academic meetings.
8. Uphold professional standards, provide academic leadership where required, and report any conduct, safety, or operational concerns as appropriate.

About You

- A postgraduate qualification in Early Childhood Education.
- At least two (2) FTE years of relevant industry experience post-qualification, specifically related to Early Childhood Education.
- Willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continued professional development annually.
- Strong understanding of theory and practice in the relevant discipline.

Desirable

- Completion of, or enrollment in, a PhD program.
- Relevant tertiary teaching experience with demonstrated achievements and results.
- Ability to improve teaching methods and willingness to utilize technology or innovative strategies for teaching, learning, and student engagement.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills and willingness to contribute to professional collaborations and academic administration.

Why work with us

- Opportunities for growth within the organization.
- $1,500 professional development allowance.
- Supportive, student-centric team of professionals.
- Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (for academic staff).
- Part of a fast-growing, agile organization.
- Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses across Australia, offering courses in health, community services, social work, business, civil construction, and hospitality. With a 139-year history, we remain committed to being a challenging, relevant, and creative leader in education.

We celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our origins as an English language school in Victoria, we have evolved into a national academic institution with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane, educating over 6,000 students annually.

Learn more about us at https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/

To Apply:

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all identities and perspectives to ensure we attract a broad range of talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment.

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