Senior Teaching and Learning Specialist (ECEC)

Are you passionate about translating research into real-world impact for educators and students?

• Offering a competitive base salary starting at $116,222 (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 12.5% superannuation
• Full time, temporary contract until 30 June 2026
• Flexible location, work from home (Australia-wide)

About The Organisation

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.

AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation.

For more information about AERO, please see https://edresearch.edu.au

Purpose of the role

The role translates high-quality education research and policy analysis in Early Childhood Education and Care into high-impact products for educators, teachers, leaders and policymakers. It involves development and dissemination of evidence-based, practical guidance and resources. This includes engaging with a range of stakeholders to develop the guidance and tools, so they can be easily accessed, understood and implemented and to encourage their uptake and use.

Accountabilities:

• Scope, plan and design teaching and learning guidance and resource development projects aligned to AERO’s annual research agenda.
• Collaborate with AERO colleagues to inform project activities and deliverables.
• Develop evidence-based guidance and resources that support educators, teachers, leaders and policymakers to use more evidence-based practices.
• Provide high-quality advice and support for dissemination activities that maximise the impact of AERO research products on the Australian education community.
• Collaborate with colleagues from across AERO as well as external stakeholders to ensure research projects and products are high quality and high impact.
• Contribute strategic advice based on experience and expertise to the planning of AERO’s annual research agenda and work plan.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential requirements:

• Qualifications in education and / or public policy, social sciences or another relevant discipline.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Experience in a team within an education system, sector or organisation to deliver complex projects under tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Experience as a teacher in the early years of school/early childhood education and care or strong knowledge of these contexts, including knowledge of the Australian education sector, key stakeholders, policies and frameworks.
• Proven experience working in/and or leading project teams to deliver high-quality products under tight timelines and competing priorities.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to translate technical and complex information concisely for diverse audiences, including practical guidance and resources for practitioners.

AERO welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

How to apply?

Please submit an online application:

• CV and a Cover Letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role addressing the skills and experience above.
• A brief (approx.150 words) response to the following question:

1. Can you provide an example of when you have scoped, planned or designed evidence-based teaching and learning resources for early childhood educators/teachers or leaders?

Applications close

11.59pm Sunday, 2 November 2025 (Sydney, AEDT)

Notes

• Respectfully, no agencies please.
• Please only apply for this role if you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
• Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and having or obtaining a current valid working with children check (WWCC).
• If you require any additional information to above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: [email protected]
• Please do not send applications to this email address, apply through advert.