JR0000010233

•          Continuing | Full-Time

•          Academic Level B | $106,403 - $125,917 p.a. plus 17% Superannuation

•          Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country 

•          View Position Description 

About College of Education, Psychology and Social Work 

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life. 

 
About the Role 

The Early Childhood landscape is evolving in South Australia and Flinders is positioning itself at the forefront of these changes to support the Early Childhood workforce. Flinders University is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, specialising in birth-5 education and care.

As the successful candidate, you will produce quality research and deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, and demonstrating expertise in Early Childhood Education, inclusive of birth to 5 years across the programme.

You will also contribute to strengthening existing partnerships or exploring new partnerships with external stakeholders that have potential for providing improved teaching, learning and/or research outcomes for the University.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

•          Planning and delivering ethical, high quality and innovative research through activities such as quality publication, external grant acquisition, scholarships and presentations that aligns with the College’s areas of research strength.

•          Contributing to the organisation, planning, delivery, and evaluation of teaching primarily within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate topics/courses, with a focus on birth-5 Early Childhood Education, through topic coordination and the development of innovative teaching materials for face to face and online modalities appropriate for the discipline.

•          Delivering inspiring and innovative teaching informed by in-depth knowledge and experience of Early Childhood Education and development for children aged birth-5.

•          Demonstrate approaches that enhance the student experience and support students with academic and/or other challenges impeding their academic progress.

•          Contributing to supervision and mentorship for students undertaking complex WIL, Honours and/or Research Higher Degree.

About You 

To be successful, you have completed a PhD, or equivalent qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field. You have high-level and in-depth knowledge and experience of birth-5 Early Childhood Education and Care, including child development, infant and preschool education, and play pedagogies.

You possess excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and can build effective relationships with staff, students, and external stakeholders in the industry.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

•          Demonstrated evidence of, or capacity to, undertake high quality contemporary teaching in a tertiary environment, including involvement in topic coordination and Early Childhood curriculum design.

•          Demonstrated evidence of a strong research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths in birth-5 Early Childhood Education, including evidence of quality publications and attraction of external competitive grants.

•          Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and educational theory in the Australian context.

•          Demonstrated experience and successful track record in supervision of honours and higher degree students (desirable).

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

•          17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

•          Flexible working arrangements 

•          Wide range of professional development activities and services 

•          We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

•          Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

•          A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 

•          Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

•          It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). 

How to Apply and Information 

•          You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

•          For more information regarding this position, please contact Joss Rankin  

•          Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  

•          Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

Immediate start!

Clemenger Group Limited Retail Services is looking for motivated, adaptable, and confident merchandisers to join our National Field Team. We have merchandising opportunities available to start ASAP near you!

We are looking for someone with the ability to work and excel within a fast-paced retail environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of brands and products including beauty, gift cards, household cleaning, grocery, personal care and more, in major retailers like Coles, Priceline and Big W!

About the Role:

You will be responsible for completing various merchandising tasks such as planograms/relays, point of sale set-up, pricing, and ticketing in a variety of retail stores across Bray Park, Albany Creek, Brendale, Strathpine, Lawnton, Warner, Eatons Hill, Aspley, Dakabin, Kallangur, North Lakes and surrounding suburbs.

Up to 22 hours per week is on offer. 

Benefits:

• Fantastic hourly rate - $30.54/hour + Super + KMs
• Family friendly flexible hours – no need to come to the office!
• Receive your roster 10 days in advance!
• Monday to Friday – no weekends!
• Work close to home
• Immediate start
• Great team culture and opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing development and training provided
• Employee Recognition Program

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Fantastic communication skills to build relationships with store staff
• Attention to detail to execute tasks accurately
• Solution Orientated
• The ability to lift up to 15kg
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
• Ability to receive Point of Sale items to home address
• Confidence in using smart devices and apps

Previous merchandising experience is preferred, but we would consider similar experience from different sectors. If you are willing to learn and have a great attitude, then you might just be what we’re looking for.

APPLY NOW for the opportunity to work with us as this position won’t last long! 

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Immediate start!

Clemenger Group Limited Retail Services is looking for motivated, adaptable, and confident merchandisers to join our National Field Team. We have merchandising opportunities available to start ASAP near you!

We are looking for someone with the ability to work and excel within a fast-paced retail environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of brands and products including beauty, gift cards, household cleaning, grocery, personal care and more, in major retailers like Coles, Priceline and Big W!

About the Role:

You will be responsible for completing various merchandising tasks such as planograms/relays, point of sale set-up, pricing, and ticketing in a variety of retail stores across Cumberland park, Mitcham,Unley, Fullarton, Wayville, Ashford Keswick and surrounding suburbs.

Up to 20 hours per week is on offer. 

Benefits:

• Fantastic hourly rate - $30.54/hour + Super + KMs
• Family friendly flexible hours – no need to come to the office!
• Receive your roster 10 days in advance!
• Monday to Friday – no weekends!
• Work close to home
• Immediate start
• Great team culture and opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing development and training provided
• Employee Recognition Program

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Fantastic communication skills to build relationships with store staff
• Attention to detail to execute tasks accurately
• Solution Orientated
• The ability to lift up to 15kg
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
• Ability to receive Point of Sale items to home address
• Confidence in using smart devices and apps

Previous merchandising experience is preferred, but we would consider similar experience from different sectors. If you are willing to learn and have a great attitude, then you might just be what we’re looking for.

APPLY NOW for the opportunity to work with us as this position won’t last long! 

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

• Help our students be the best they can be
• Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services
• Permanent, full time Special Education Teacher role (must be NESA acrredited)
• Base salary $78-114k + special education allowance $3,392 p.a. (pro rata for part time employment) 
• Located at Aspect Western Sydney School at Wetherill Park, NSW 

Start and end every day doing something amazing!

What you will do:

Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will learn about the ACA which is Aspect's comprehensive approach to the way we support people. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.

"Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus.  I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through." Teacher, Aspect School

Click here for the position profile.

Education:

Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12, leading the way in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.

It’s the perfect time to join one of our nine Aspect Schools as we embark on our exciting journey alongside Lyn Sharratt to put focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students.

About the School: 

Aspect Western Sydney School provides placement for approximately 160 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 12. Our main site is located at Wetherill Park with 14 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools across the Western and South Western regions of Sydney.

To find out more about our school, click here.