The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Associate Professor, (Early Childhood Education), School of Education 
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Support leaders with clear strategy and reliable execution that keeps everything running smoothly.
• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• $165,733 pa (level D) + 14.5% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

The School of Education (Fremantle and Sydney) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including initial teacher education for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, and postgraduate programs in early childhood, leadership and management, curriculum, special learning needs and religious education.
 
About the role

This national role leads program development, teaching, and research in Early Childhood Education across multiple sites, ensures accreditation compliance, and provides strategic leadership at School and University levels. The position reports to the National Head of School.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct research in Early Childhood Education, supervise Higher Degree Research students and ensure ethics compliance.
• Lead in the design, development, and coordination of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate Early Childhood programs, supporting staff and engaging students online and in person.
• Create and assess teaching and learning activities aligned with accreditation requirements, providing feedback and addressing academic integrity.
• Contribute to School and University leadership through strategic projects, administration, and mentoring colleagues.
• Uphold University policies and represent its values in all professional activities.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a Doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline area and a strong research program including peer reviewed publications and research grant funding. In addition to the requirements for the Academic Classification Level (Level D).
• Early childhood teaching qualifications and experience teaching in the early learning sector.
• Current tertiary teaching experience in the delivery of Early Childhood Initial Teacher Education.
• Recent experience leading Early Childhood academic teams in teaching and research.
• Knowledge and experience with accreditation compliance and procedures.
• Eligibility for teacher registration/accreditation in Australia.
• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

Benefits

• Located in historic Fremantle.
• Within walking distance from public transport.
• Generous training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 15 March 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, Marcia.Rodrigues@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.