THE OPPORTUNITY

Salary: $122,728 - $131,291 per annum pro rata + 11.5% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
Position Status: Contract of employment until 31 December 2025. Please note, this is a leave coverage position.
Time Fraction: 0.6 EFT, Part-Time.
Location: Waverley campus - onsite parking and close proximity to public transport

The Course Leader – Early Childhood Education provides academic leadership in the development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of higher education programs. The role implements contemporary, integrated teaching practices that support student learning and foster a culture of professional development, research, and scholarly inquiry.

This position ensures alignment with Holmesglen’s quality assurance processes and compliance with relevant regulatory and professional bodies, including ACECQA, AITSL, and VIT. It includes a component of face-to-face teaching and plays a key part in enhancing the profile and quality of the Institute’s Early Childhood Education offerings.

The successful candidate will also lead the promotion of higher education programs and build strong relationships with industry partners, professional bodies, and the wider community.

As a Course Leader, you will:

• Lead, supervise and support academic staff in recruitment, performance, and development.
• Coordinate cross-functional teaching teams, meetings, and advisory committees.
• Mentor staff and guide course delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee curriculum development, teaching quality, and compliance with TEQSA standards.
• Monitor student progress, manage projects, and embed flexible, applied learning strategies.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated success in academic leadership, with experience in curriculum design, course management, and assessment processes in higher education.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support academic teams to deliver high-quality educational outcomes aligned with strategic and regulatory requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of the early childhood sector, including ACECQA, AITSL and VIT frameworks, and a strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning strategies.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, applied research, and project management, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement in course delivery and student support.
• Minimum master’s degree in early childhood education and significant sector experience; preferred doctorate and/or progress toward or completion of a relevant higher degree is highly regarded.

ABOUT US

Holmesglen is a leading education provider, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. We are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.

The Department of Early Childhood Education provides qualifications at Certificate III to Bachelor levels that are designed to produce early childhood teachers, kindergarten assistants, family day carers and educators, who are responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and leading early childhood education and care programs. Students develop the skills to work on early childhood education programs, foster inclusion, and support young people’s learning and wellbeing.

The Department of Early Childhood Education courses include practical placement opportunities, allowing learners to grow their skills in professional education providers. Incorporation of professional engagement and applied learning opportunities, allow students to gain practical, hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of the subjects they are studying.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Holmesglen is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We provide our staff with:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Onsite parking and close proximity to public transport
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexibility to achieve work life balance
• Opportunities for all

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (located in the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

WWCC: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining and maintaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check.
Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Police Check.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 6th July 2025.

Like to know more? Please contact Tom Stafford, Head of Department – Early Childhood Education, on [email protected]

For application queries, please contact [email protected]

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact the People Experience Department on 03 9564 1530 and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.