Early Childhood Teacher

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Hourly rate from $45.02 p/h + super
• High-quality centres on a vibrant University campus close to public transport
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Excellent conditions including free gym, paid staff meetings plus other benefits
• Actively contribute to an inclusive, high-quality educational program, and build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, staff and the local community.

THE ROLE

We are seeking Early Childhood Teachers for Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre, one of the four Early Learning Centres operating at Macquarie University.

• Part time (2 days per week/ 16 hours per week), fixed term role until 23 December 2025 (parental leave cover)
• Full time, continuing role

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will be an advocate for children, believe in quality early education and the value of relationships, and be willing to collaborate with the university community. In return you will enjoy competitive pay plus a range of salary packaging options and other benefits including:

• Education and professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks with no requirement to remain on premises
• Paid staff meetings & generous release time
• Free access - Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Additional paid concessional days
• Access to our staff wellbeing program, staff support services, & employee flu shot program
• Discounted corporate health insurance
• Bonus discounts and reward points at Campus Life outlets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, evaluate the educational program, including developmental records
• Demonstrate a knowledge of child development
• Interact respectfully and positively with children and families
• Work positively, respectfully, and collaboratively with a large, diverse team
• Maintain a current understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standards
• Support and contribute to all diversity, equity, and inclusion activities
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• Supervise a small team and manage team performance with support from the Centre Manager
• Undertake the Responsible Person and/or Room Leader roles as required
• Follow approved policies and procedures to help keep children safe (child protection, supervision, health, and wellbeing)

ABOUT US

Ltd is a controlled entity of Macquarie University known as Campus Life.

We are a vibrant, driven, and collaborative organisation that plays a pivotal role in both the student and staff experience with a remit to "bring life to our campus" and contribute positively to our local communities. We have a vision to be custodians of creating a sense of belonging at Macquarie University.

We believe in a diverse, robust, and supportive work environment. We know our capacity to drive progressive change and offer excellent programs and services is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience. We are committed to our people; we embrace diversity and welcome our people just as they are. At Campus Life you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team.

OUR VALUES

At , we live by our CARES values – Courage, Agility, Rigour, Empowerment, and Support – and we look for team members who commit to bringing these to life in their actions and words.

QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• ACECQA approved Degree in early childhood education
• Current NESA Accreditation
• Approved First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualification
• Working with Children Check
• Food Handling training
• Approved Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm qualification
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Holds all qualifications and training specified as required for the role,
• Previous experience working with children aged 0-5 years,
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, evaluating and critically reflecting to provide high-quality, inclusive, educational programs,
• Proven understanding of child development and knowledge of appropriate strategies for interacting with young children,
• Demonstrated experience in effectively supervising children and maintaining a clean and safe environment,
• Experience in supervising a team, including ability to coach and develop staff, and providing feedback,
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and model best practice and continuous improvement,
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills,
• Sound understanding and knowledge of the regulations and laws related to early childhood (eg Child Protection, NQF, WHS), and
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills (e.g. Office 365)

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please apply online and submit your resume here. You do not need to submit a cover letter, but please be prepared to respond to questions at the interview related to the Selection Criteria and requirements listed above.

General enquiries should be directed to Meredith Chan on

If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.

Applications Close: Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

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:

16/09/2025 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.