Course Coordinator – Master of Early Childhood Education in Sydney

About Lincoln Institute of Higher Education

Lincoln Institute of Higher Education (LIHE) is a forward-looking Australian not for profit higher education provider committed to delivering accessible, industry-relevant education with a strong focus on community impact. Guided by its “Education for All” philosophy, LIHE aims to empower students, particularly from diverse and regional backgrounds with practical skills and knowledge aligned to evolving workforce needs. The Institute is actively expanding its academic portfolio across key disciplines such as Community Services, Early Childhood Education and Business Information System while embedding innovation in teaching and learning through technology and applied practice.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Course Coordinator – Master of Early Childhood Education (MECE) to provide academic leadership and oversight of our postgraduate Early Childhood Education program. This is an opportunity for an accomplished academic with a strong background in Early Childhood Education, demonstrated higher education teaching experience and an active record of scholarship or research. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining academic standards, supporting curriculum development, mentoring academic staff and contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and oversight of the Master of Early Childhood Education program.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation, subject delivery, assessment and moderation activities.
• Ensure curriculum, assessment and learning outcomes align with AQF Level 9 requirements and institutional academic standards.
• Lead and support academic staff through mentoring, professional development and effective academic supervision.
• Monitor student progression, academic performance, engagement and retention, implementing appropriate intervention strategies.
• Contribute to course development, academic quality assurance, accreditation and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain active engagement in scholarship, research and professional development relevant to Early Childhood Education.
• Support academic governance, regulatory compliance and institutional quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with academic staff, professional staff and external stakeholders to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Undertake teaching and subject coordination responsibilities as required.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Academic Qualifications: A completed PhD or doctoral qualification (AQF Level 10) in Early Childhood Education, Education, Teaching or a directly relevant discipline, or formally approved equivalence consistent with institutional academic qualification requirements.
• Higher Education Experience: Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching, academic coordination, curriculum development and academic leadership, preferably within Early Childhood Education or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant Professional Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional, industry, research or practice-based experience in Early Childhood Education or a directly related field.
• Research and Scholarship: Demonstrated recent and ongoing scholarly engagement directly relevant to Early Childhood Education, supported by evidence such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research, professional practice outputs or industry engagement.
• Teaching and Assessment Expertise: Demonstrated contemporary higher education teaching and assessment skills, including curriculum design, assessment moderation, academic integrity, student engagement and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Academic Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor academic staff, maintain academic standards, support student success and contribute to course quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory and Quality Assurance Knowledge: Sound understanding of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and relevant higher education quality assurance requirements.

Desirable Criteria

• Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating postgraduate Early Childhood Education programs.
• Experience contributing to TEQSA accreditation, course reviews or academic quality assurance activities.
• Experience teaching culturally diverse and international postgraduate students.
• Experience with online or blended learning environments.
• Professional membership or engagement with relevant Early Childhood Education organisations.

Why Join Us?

We recognise that our academic staff are central to delivering quality education and achieving positive student outcomes. We offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of postgraduate education.
• A collaborative and supportive academic environment.
• Opportunities for academic leadership and professional development.
• Support for research, scholarship and industry engagement.
• An inclusive workplace that values diversity, innovation and academic excellence.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the next generation of early childhood education professionals.