TAFE SA
Job reference: 846996
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time long-term contract until 15 December 2028
• LET1-4 salary range $86,239 - $104,720 p.a. + super
• Based at Light Square campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description and Industry Addendum

Your Next Adventure

The TAFE SA Lecturer role is part of our Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care. We are seeking a candidate with current early childhood education and care sector experience and a background in developing or quality-assuring learning and assessment resources, whose expertise will be highly valued in supporting quality training outcomes.

The primary role of a TAFE SA Lecturer is to provide a quality educational service of training, assessment, and guidance to students in accordance with relevant training package objectives.  Lecturers may also be involved in the provision of consultancy services to industry/community clients. 

Further information about the work of the Centre of Excellence can be found here TAFE SA Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care

Got What It Takes?

• Extensive sector/industry experience that provides an understanding of and commitment to the early childhood care and education sector, birth to eight years, within a variety of contexts including, childcare, pre-school, children’s centres, early learning centres etc.
• Ability to facilitate groups in both the physical and virtual classroom
• Qualifications and experience that represents the early childhood care and education sector, birth to eight years including Diploma, Bachelor and Master degree levels, as approved by ACECQA

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Meet Your Future Team

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia. Join a dynamic, innovative team that equips students with job-ready skills and creates life-changing opportunities. More than a job — it’s your chance to make a real difference! GO GET IT!

Discover the Benefits of Joining Us

Enjoy a great range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance.

• Generous leave entitlements, including up to 29 Non-Attendance Days, Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Special, Cultural, and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
• Salary Packaging / Salary Sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Make it Happen

Excited by this opportunity? Click Apply — we’d love to hear from you! Submit online your resume and a short response (max 2 pages) to the selection criteria, referencing the Role Description and the Industry Addendum. All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, contact Marisa Unerkov – Educational Manager, Early Childhood Education and Care via email at marisa.unerkov@tafesa.edu.au

Flexibility Meets Inclusion

At TAFE SA, we’re proud to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds — including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Just let us know, we’re here to support you.

First Nations Talent — Driving Change

We’re committed to meaningful career opportunities for First Nations peoples. Learn more in our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Applications close: 11/06/2026 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.