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Working at Teach For Australia

  • We’re headquartered in the Melbourne (Naarm) CBD as well as teams working remotely around the country.
  • We offer a flexible working environment and do our best to support you to work when, where and how is best for you.
  • We support your learning and growth, with time and financial allowance for professional development.
  • We are committed to Reconciliation, and creating a space within the organisation where we learn and grow together.
  • We are committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming work environment, shared by people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

What we’re about

Teach For Australia is a values-driven organisation where we:

  • SERVE THE STUDENTS – Everyone at TFA works in service of our vision for children and young people.
  • HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS – Having high expectations – for ourselves, of others, and of what should be possible for students – is essential.
  • MAKE IT HAPPEN – To best serve students and their futures, we know there is a lot of work to be done. Not all of it will be straightforward. We act with deliberate intent.
  • GET THERE TOGETHER – We have a big vision and mission. We can’t – and won’t – achieve it on our own.
  • CELEBRATE ALONG THE WAY – We find joy and possibility in the big vision of what could be. We celebrate the strength and uniqueness of every student, and those who work in service of them.

Current vacancies

You can view a list of our current vacancies below.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our roles. Please note that candidates must have the appropriate right to work in Australia to be eligible for any role at Teach For Australia.

Selection and Onboarding Officer

Provide high-level administrative support across the selection and onboarding journey that enables a talented and diverse pipeline of individuals to join Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program, ultimately resulting in placement in one of the communities we serve.
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  • Employment type: Full time
  • Maximum term contract until 31 Dec 2022 (possibility of extension)
  • Location: National

About the position

Provide high-level administrative support across the selection and onboarding journey that enables a talented and diverse pipeline of individuals to join Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program, ultimately resulting in placement in one of the communities we serve.

About You

  • At least two years of relevant experience
  • Experience in administrative support and/or customer service
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace

Teach For Australia encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

For an opportunity to take your place in this life-changing organisation:

  1. Please apply here, by 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday, 13 February 2022

Please note that you must have the appropriate right to work in Australia in order to be eligible for this role.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance, and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.

Recruitment and Advocacy Manager

As a Recruitment and Advocacy Manager, you will source, compel and support talented and diverse individuals to apply to Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program.
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  • Employment type: Full time
  • Maximum term contract until 31 Dec 2022 (possibility of extension)
  • Location: Multiple locations available (Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide)

About the position

As a Recruitment and Advocacy Manager, you will source, compel and support talented and diverse individuals to apply to Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program.

About You

This role is for you if you’re excited to source, attract and compel talent with great leadership potential to apply to our program. Alongside your relevant work experience, you’ll love nothing more than developing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders and leading a local recruitment strategy to ensure that Teach For Australia’s attraction campaign is executed to a high level. We’re looking for:

  • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people, and to quickly develop relationships with potential
    recruits and other individuals

Teach For Australia encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

For an opportunity to take your place in this life-changing organisation:

  1. Apply here, by 11:59pm by Sunday 30 January 2022.

Please note that you must have the appropriate right to work in Australia in order to be eligible for this role.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance, and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.

Associate

Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program
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  • Employment type: Full time
  • Applications for Cohort 2022 are closed.

About the position

We believe that to achieve systemic change, inspirational leaders are needed in schools, communities, business and government. Through the Leadership Development Program, we recruit outstanding individuals with academic expertise as well as a range of skills and experience to become ‘Associates’ who commit to teach in an educationally disadvantaged school for at least two years.

By the end of the program, you will have earned a nationally accredited Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Professional Practice) degree on scholarship, all the while earning a full salary and benefits for the duration of the program. Learn more about the program here.

Learn more

Find out more about Teach for Australia before applying for a role.

About us
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Mission, vision and values
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Where we work
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Jobs at Teach For Australia

I have a few questions about the role I’m interested in – what’s the best way to get in touch with you?

For all enquiries, please contact our jobs inbox at jobs@teachforaustralia.org  with your query. It’s monitored frequently, we will usually get back to you within 24 hours.

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