Senior/Lecturer in Early Childhood Education

Job no: 503405

Work type: Academic

Location: Bruce

Categories: Education Focused, Teaching and Research

• Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education
• Academic Level B or C, Salary Range $ 113,674 pa - $ 163,431 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time Continuing Opportunity

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via our Reconnected Strategy. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

UC's Faculty of Education is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Lecturer (Level C - ER) or Lecturer (Level B - ER or EF) in Early Childhood Education (birth to five and/or birth to twelve). Drawing on extensive experience in early learning environments, the appointee will bring practical insight and pedagogical expertise to enrich curriculum development, foster student engagement, and strengthen the Faculty's connection to contemporary educational practice. The successful candidate will contribute to the leadership of our academic programs, deliver high-quality teaching, and engage in impactful scholarship, research (for ER focused consideration), and professional activities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide high quality teaching and support to Early Childhood Education students across face-to-face, online, and blended learning modes.
• Contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of innovative Early Childhood Education programs
• Foster strong connections with the early childhood sector, including professional associations and community partners.
• Supervise doctoral and research masters students.

For Education and Research (ER) focused interest:

• Lead research projects aligned with Faculty priorities, secure research funding, and publish in high-impact journals.
• Make significant and original scholarly and/or professional contributions recognised at the national level.
• Lead unit convenorship and contribute to the scholarly design and revision of courses and units.

Requirements:

To be considered for this position, you will have the following:

• A doctoral degree (EdD or PhD) in a relevant field. (UC may consider PHD near completion)
• Recognised teaching qualifications.
• Experience in applying scholarly literature to educational practice (for ER consideration).
• Proven excellence in teaching, student support and curriculum development and evaluation.
• Ability to secure and manage research grants (for Education and Research Academic appointments).
• Substantial experience as an Early Childhood teacher (from birth to 5 years old).
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to educational equity and innovation.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored via our "Work at UC" site such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

How to Apply: Submit through the "Apply Now" tab with your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability and interest. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Descriptions of your interest, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Position Description - Lecturer in Early Childhood Education (Level B) EF

Position Description - Lecturer in Early Childhood Education (Level B) ER

Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education (Level C) ER

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.
• The successful applicants will also require a police check

For job specific information: please contact Kate Highfield - Head of School - Teacher Education -

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on or email If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 16 November 2025

Advertised: 27 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time