Campus Location: Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV100130#044
- Develop high quality and creative teaching and learning practices within the discipline of Early Childhood Education.
- ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
- Join the largest provider of initial teacher education in Australia.
- Full time, continuing role at our Melbourne campus commencing in February 2026.
About the role:
Operating within 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.
Contact:
General enquiries can be sent to My-Dung Dieng, Manager School Operations - School Operations at: my-dung.dieng@acu.edu.au
What we offer:
- 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 an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.
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).
- responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
- 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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For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers
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This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good.
In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences.
ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply.
ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.
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 - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community.
Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
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Develop high quality and innovative teaching and learning practices within the discipline of Early Childhood Education in this full-time, continuing role in Melbourne commencing in February 2026.
Required Skill Profession
Postsecondary Teachers