Early Childhood Road Safety Education Consultant

2 hours ago


North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL

Are you an early childhood teacher who:

  • Has recent successful teaching experience with young children
  • Enjoys working with children's services staff and families
  • Presents information to adults confidently in a clear and interesting way
  • Prefers varied working hours including some late starts and evening work
  • Enjoys driving and travel, both local and country NSW
  • Wants a change in career direction in 2026.

The Role

As a member of the Kids and Traffic team you will provide strategic support, professional development, information, resources, leadership and advice regarding road safety education to early childhood services and related local government and other community family support services, universities, TAFE NSW and other accredited tertiary providers of early childhood education courses.

The Kids and Traffic Program is funded as a partnership between Transport for NSW and Macquarie University. Initially available from 2nd February 2026 to December 31, 2027, the position will be subject to a probation period of 6 months. Further employment may be available depending on funding.

About Us

Delivered in partnership with Macquarie University, the Kids and Traffic, Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program, is funded by the NSW Government. The Program is in its fourth decade of a shared governance partnership between Transport for NSW (TfNSW), the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Schools NSW, and The Association of Independent Schools of NSW.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria below.

Essential Criteria

  • 4-year Early Childhood Degree

  • Demonstrated ability to:

  • Work effectively both individually and as a team member

  • Initiate projects and implement these effectively with minimum supervision
  • Think creatively, and to initiate and develop strategies suitable for use with young children and their families

  • Sound understanding of the diversity of children's services, programs, current influences upon children's services and the impact these have on Program delivery

  • High level oral and written communication skills applicable to diverse audiences and settings

  • High level ICT and administrative skills including proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite

  • Ability to:

  • Deliver regular evening workshops and occasional weekend workshops

  • Undertake country travel via air and road to deliver workshops throughout NSW

  • A current, valid, and unrestricted NSW driver's licence

  • Knowledge of and commitment to principles of EEO and WHS.

A Medical Clearance, Qualification recognised by NESA, Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Demerit Point Check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in working with diverse communities
  • Demonstrated experience in or understanding of road safety education
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain

*** Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

For any role specific queries, please contact Maureen Fegan - Director, Kids and Traffic, on or

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For any general recruitment enquiries, please contact Mirna Alaaiddin, Talent Acquisition Officer at

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*** Applications for this position will close on Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59 pm (AEDT).

Can't join us now but may like to work with us full, part time or casually in the future? Send your resume to Maureen Fegan at

and we'll contact you should further full, part time or casual positions become available in 2026.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

Applications Close:

28/11/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework

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Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.



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