Team Leader Children’s Education – Higher Education

Tafe Nsw; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a high-level Leader in Children’s Education – Higher Education to provide active leadership across the educational process, ensuring quality teaching and program delivery in line with policy and regulatory requirements. This role coordinates across multiple delivery locations and supports staff mentoring and development.

The role requires significant experience in educational leadership, collaboration with industry stakeholders, and a deep understanding of Early Childhood

Qualifications

• AQF Level 8 qualification in Early Childhood Education & Care (Birth-5).
• Diploma or higher in a sector qualification (e.g., Child & Family Practice; Educational Leadership; Inclusive Education; ECE; etc.).
• Diploma or higher in educational qualification e.g. Diploma in Adult Education or Training & Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teaching staff and delivery teams across TAFE NSW communities.
• Drive high-quality training in adult learning environments and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee program delivery within the Children’s Education – Higher Education discipline and mentor staff.

Skills

Educational leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AQF Level 8 EC&E Care

Diploma in Child & Family Practice

Diploma in Educational Leadership

Diploma in Adult Education

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Team Leader Children’s Education – Higher Education

Location Negotiable (subject to team locations and campus availability)

Permanent Full Time

$181,520 salary package - includes base salary ($159,926), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting colleagues, or helping communities and industries thrive, every role at TAFE NSW contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We live by our values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. These values guide how we work, connect with others and deliver on our commitment to students and communities across NSW.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

The key focus of this role is to provide active and innovative leadership across the educational process, in accordance with internal TAFE policy and external regulatory requirements. This will be achieved by guiding and enhancing professional competence, educational standards, and program delivery to enable students to achieve their learning outcomes.

This role has specific responsibilities for leading program delivery within the discipline area of Children’s Education – Higher Education, including responding to emerging skill needs and providing mentoring and guidance to teaching staff.

Location: This role supports the delivery of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education & Care (Birth - 5) across the following key delivery locations: Glendale, Nirimba, Randwick Shellharbour, St Leonards and Ultimo

Candidates will be asked to nominate their preferred work location as part of the application process, as they provide the opportunity to work closely with established on-campus teams. Other nearby TAFE NSW locations may be considered, subject to operational requirements and agreement.

About You

To succeed in this role, you are an ambitious high functioning experienced Leader within an educational setting, looking to take the next step in a rewarding career. You have the ability to manage and lead a passionate and diverse team of Head Teachers and their delivery teams who are dispersed across TAFE NSW communities, and who are subject matter experts in their fields.

You will have demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality training in an adult learning environment and have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders within the industry.

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:

• A recognised Early Childhood Education and Care qualification (Birth-5) at AQF Level 8 or above; and
• A Diploma or above sector qualification in:
  • Child and Family Practice;
  • Child Protection;
  • Early Childhood Education;
  • Educational Leadership;
  • Inclusive Education;
  • Out of School Hours Care;
  • Psychology or a related discipline; or
  • an educational specialisation in Assessment and Evaluation, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Flexible Learning, or VET Pedagogy; and
• A Diploma or above educational qualification e.g. Diploma in Adult Education, Diploma in Training and Assessment.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• High-level educational leadership capability in teaching, learning and assessment practice.
• Contemporary professional knowledge, skills and experience within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.
• An understanding of current legislation, regulations, frameworks and quality standards relevant to Early Childhood Education and Care.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with industry, community and regulatory stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of the VET and/or higher education sectors.
• Experience leading and developing teams, managing resources and delivering outcomes in a complex educational environment.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries:

Please contact Alicia Bales, Director Learning and Teaching via email at [e-mail] or 0439 882 809.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses that are accessible to the delivery locations of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education & Care (Birth - 5) – Glendale, Nirimba, Randwick Shellharbour, St Leonards and Ultimo. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.