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We’re headquartered in Carlton in Melbourne (Naarm) 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.

General Manager, External Affairs

Operating at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, strategic communications and philanthropy, this position offers a rare opportunity to deliver system-level impact.

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Melbourne or Canberra location preferred, however will consider other locations
Full-time, Hybrid

Reporting directly to the CEO, the General Manager, External Affairs is a pivotal executive role shaping TFA’s influence, reputation and national growth. You will create the conditions for TFA to expand its reach by building broad coalitions of supporters, deepening government partnerships, securing philanthropic investment, and strengthening TFA’s standing as a leading voice in the education sector.

About YOU

Senior leader with a track record in government or government relations, with strong political awareness and understanding of policy, budgets and decision-making processes.
Demonstrated experience in securing funding through compelling proposals and building trusted, high-value relationships.
A confident executive leader who drives outcomes, builds capability and thrives in complex environments.
An exceptional communicator, able to craft clear, persuasive material for senior government and donor audiences.
Emotionally intelligent, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify and seize opportunities.
A strong understanding of TFA and its programs, and a commitment to addressing educational inequity
Tertiary qualified in a relevant field.

Associate

Teach For Australia’s Leadership Development Program

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Employment type: Full time
Applications open in February of each year

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.

Jobs at Teach For Australia

Jobs at Teach For Australia

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