Overview
Lecturer in Early Childhood Education within the School of Education VIC - Melbourne. The Lecturer will be accountable for high quality and innovative teaching and learning practices through the delivery and development of lectures, tutorials and other classes within the discipline of Early Childhood Education at undergraduate, honours, and/or graduate and postgraduate levels. They will provide excellence and innovation in curriculum, content design, and enhancement of supportive, inclusive and effective learning environments, which includes the practical application of effective support to students. The Lecturer will coordinate and lead activities to provide independent and collaborative contributions towards the University's Strategic Plan. They will demonstrate the core competencies appropriate to their position in accordance with the ACU Capability Development Framework and the impact of their work will be recognised by peers within the local academic unit, discipline and, desirably, outside of the University. The Lecturer will demonstrate high standards of professional behaviour consistent with the University's Mission and Values, and Code of Conduct for All Staff, demonstrating a commitment to performance excellence and continuous improvement guided by ACU's Service Excellence Framework. They will demonstrate understanding of the University's Catholic Identity and Mission and how it applies to academic work by contributing to the integration of principles of social justice, the pursuit of truth and care for the common good in all areas of academic activity relevant to the Teaching and Research Academic Pathway.
This opportunity will commence in February 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop high quality and innovative teaching and learning practices within the discipline of Early Childhood Education.
- Deliver and develop lectures, tutorials and other classes at undergraduate, honours, and/or graduate/postgraduate levels; contribute to curriculum and content design and the enhancement of inclusive and effective learning environments.
- Coordinate and lead activities that contribute to the University’s Strategic Plan and demonstrate core competencies as per ACU’s Capability Development Framework.
- Uphold professional behaviour in line with ACU’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct; support performance excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Not explicitly listed in the provided job description.
What We Offer / Perks
- The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
- Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,220 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to flexible work, study leave, various leave provisions and salary packaging.
How To Apply
- Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process.
- Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your resume (maximum 5 pages) and responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies (maximum 2 pages) or online declaration.
- Provide brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.
Applications close: 12-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only). Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au).
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About ACU
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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