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The Student Services Coordinator is the front face of our School, welcoming students and making sure they gain maximum value from their overall experience. You will...
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Hola!! I'm looking for a Spanish teacher to do private classes, for 2+ hours per week in Bondi Junction Should have some experience in teaching (if not, and you...
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Journal Publishers UK offers comprehensive academic publishing assistance designed to support researchers, scholars, and institutions worldwide. We help authors...
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Empower children through education — and earn big while you do it! 🌟 We’re looking for confident, outgoing people with a driver’s license who love education and...
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Job description Location: Adelaide, SA Comms: 1,000 – 4,000 + per week (Commission Based) Job Type: Full-time or Casual (flexible options available) About...
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Seeking a Creative Marketing Specialist! Remote | Casual/Part-Time | Experienced Enlighten Press is a proudly Australian-owned educational publisher, supporting...
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ob Description About Mica Academy: Mica Academy is a dynamic educational institution dedicated to supporting migrant families in Australia by providing tailored...
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We are a family of three (2 adults and a 5-year-old) visiting Sydney from China at the end of November. We are looking for a university student, preferably a female...
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28-place boutique Early Learning Centre, situated close to Sydney Entertainment Quarter's light rail. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care within this...
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Join the Little Saints Early Learning Centre Family! Little Saints Early Learning Centre is expanding and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our...
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About Mica Academy: Mica Academy is a dynamic educational institution dedicated to supporting migrant families in Australia by providing tailored literacy programs....
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I’m after a person who is skilled using technology such as computer phone etc It’s easy to find people who can use technology but teaching me is quite a challenge....
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Cottage Academy is the brand new kid EARLY LEARNING CENTRE on the block! We’re a childcare centre built for Brisbane families. We believe our vision, and how we...
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Woollahra Little School is located opposite Bondi Junction train/bus station. Set in a beautiful cottage our small preschool caters for 22 children aged 2-5 years. We...
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We are after examination invigilators to perform invigilating in Alice Springs Library. At the moment we only require invigilating every Friday starting from 24th...
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Still studying, newly qualified or are you an established early years educator? Whether returning to the workforce or brand new to the industry, Randstad Education...
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The Sydney School of English is seeking qualified teachers to teach written English at its Burwood &/or Hurstville campuses on Saturday &/or Sunday mornings....
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We started our business as a small company providing an essay writing service. However, we had big ideas. We catered for a niche market providing custom-made academic...
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St Joseph's Catholic School Cloncurry have an exciting opportunity for a Secondary Teacher to join our team in Term 3. ?‍??‍?????? Take a look at our amazing school....
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Provide a wide range of writing services to various clients, businesses, publications, and websites, including: resumes and cover letters, chapter summaries, articles,...
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About Us: Rainforest 4 Foundation is protecting and restoring rainforests for wildlife, climate, people, and the planet. Since 2018 we have successfully purchased and...
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Get your White Card certification in Melbourne with our comprehensive course. Our expert trainers provide top-quality training to ensure you are prepared for a safe...
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Want to maintain a work life balance while teaching in Australia? Want something better than the overworked schooling system? Want to teach sports outdoors to primary...
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As an OOSH Educator, you will be responsible to the Co-ordinator. Shift times are 7am-9am in the mornings and 2/2.3pm-5.30/6pm in the afternoon during term time. We...
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ELICOS Teacher - Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane & Gold Coast, and Perth Salary: $51.75-60.75 per hour plus superannuation About us At ReadyTeacher, we...
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Dance Teachers Calling all the early risers! Are you a morning person? We have dance teaching positions available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday...
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Do you have face painting skills? Do you like working with children and entertaining little ones? We would love to hear from you!
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Project Content: You will be translating general news, contents from social medias, and text extracted from news programs, medical publications, finance and...
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English Unlimited [based at 398 Lonsdale Street Melbourne ] are looking for qualified ESL teachers . Morning and evening shifts available. Teachers need a...
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Feeling complexities when you get multiple academic tasks at university to complete within the stipulated time? Do not live in a dilemma; simply avail yourself of...
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Greenwich English College is one of the biggest ELICOS colleges in Australia, delivering programs in English Language, Test Preparation, and English for Specific...
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Do you want to work in an environment where creativity is nurtured? Do you have the drive & the get-up-&-go attitude to work within the OOSH Industry and are looking...
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Albright Institute Sydney is looking to hire qualified ESL teachers (Bachelor’s degree plus Cambridge CELTA - or equivalent) to teach General English classes for...
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Albright Institute is looking for an evening ESL teacher 3 evenings a week . Wednesday to Friday . Degree and CELTA required . Working holiday visa holders welcome ....
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Educator - Full time – 38hrs per week $47,424 - $56,882 (base salary and all allowances/loadings) plus super Derby, Western Australia One Tree Community Services...
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Does your family have plans to move to the Pilbara region in Western Australia? Has your partner secured a role in the resource sector? Western Australia has...
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Bonjour Toowoomba is recruiting! Join our fantastic team of second language teachers at Bonjour Toowoomba. We are looking for native French speakers who are keen...
Teaching and Education Jobs Australia
Backpacking Australia isn’t just an adventurous experience, it’s an educational one too. You’ll learn all about this new country and culture and you’ll have the opportunity to teach Aussies about your own. This exchange of knowledge is one of the most rewarding aspects of a working holiday.
What if you could get paid to do it?
Education is big business in Australia. It’s a major export industry, with the country’s esteemed institutions attracting students from around the world. Work in the sector is plentiful, and that’s great news if you’re a backpacker on a 417 or 462 visa and have a passion for education.
Qualification requirements for teachers in Australia
If you are a qualified teacher in your home country, are you able to teach in Australia? The answer is a firm maybe. At a base level you’ll need:
- An English language university or college teaching qualification.
- An Australian education visa or working visa.
- To pass a teaching skills assessment by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
The issue is that every state and territory in Australia has its own rules regarding the qualifications needed to work as a teacher, so even ticking each of the boxes above may not be enough. It’s important that you contact the authority in the state or territory you hope to work in and check the requirements directly with them.
Types of education jobs for backpackers
While a portion of jobs in education will require often high-end qualifications – teachers, professors, counsellors, high-level administrators – there are a variety of more entry-level openings too:
Teacher's assistant/ Teacher aide
This role will see you offering help to a qualified teacher in a classroom setting, and can be super rewarding. Be warned that while qualifications aren’t officially required, it can be tricky to secure work in some areas without an Education Support qualification.
Education administration
One for the number crunchers, this broad title encompasses all back office roles in both educational institutions like schools, colleges, universities and TAFEs, and admin positions in governmental and regulatory bodies like federal and state departments of education.
Early childhood education
How cute are kids! In order to work with them in Australia you must hold or be ‘actively working towards’ at least an approved Certificate III Education and Care qualification. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be considered equivalent to an approved Australian qualification – check with the relevant state or territory to find out if yours cuts the mustard.
Private Tutoring
A teaching gig that doesn’t require qualifications, and can give you the flexibility to work when and where you want, private tutoring is a popular job amongst working holidaymakers and international students alike.
TEFL/ EFL jobs
Like tutoring, teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) jobs are a fantastic opportunity to be your own boss. As someone who holds a TEFL qualification you can teach online while you travel. You might even find in-person work while you roam Australia!
Where can I find education jobs in Australia?
Education jobs are found wherever people are. This means that these jobs are concentrated in state capitals, which is where you’ll find some of the world’s most prestigious schools and universities.
While almost all rural Australian towns have their own schools, and many rural cities boast their own universities, the more remote the area the fewer education job opportunities you’ll find.
This is particularly the case in the sparsely inhabited heart of Australia, where students have long been reliant on the ‘School of the Air’ – correspondence schools that used to be conducted over radio, but now use the internet. That said, many remote outback stations employ tutors to help students with their study.
What is the pay like?
The average pay for education jobs will depend on your qualifications: it makes sense that more specialised skill sets and in-demand talents will enjoy higher pay rates. Your pay will also depend on your location: a worker in the Sydney CBD can expect to be paid more than a worker in a rural area, as Sydney is a more expensive place to live.
Some examples of approximate pay for workers in the Australian education sector include:
- Teacher: $80k-$95k/year
- Teacher aide: ~$30/hour
- Early childhood educator: $70k-$80k/year
- Private tutor: $30-$40/hour
- Administration officer: $50k-$65k/year
- EFL teacher: ~$50/hour
Pros and cons of education jobs
So, is an education job the right choice for you, the working holidaymaker? Let’s sum up the pros and cons.
Pros
- Higher pay rates than more standard backpacker jobs (hospitality, fruit picking, etc.)
- Get paid while doing something fulfilling and enjoyable.
- Jobs are available almost everywhere (although they are concentrated in big cities).
- Your choice of working conditions, from the flexible (tutoring, TEFL) to the stable (teaching, admin).
Cons
- Many of the jobs require specific qualifications, and your foreign qualifications may not cut it.
- The best paid jobs are those that demand high-end qualifications.
- Most jobs don’t allow you to explore Australia while you work, and some may tie you to one spot for an extended period.
- The work is fulfilling, but it can also be quite challenging.
If you have the right qualifications, if you’re looking for decent pay and a bit of stability, or if you simply enjoy the process of educating others, a job in the Australian education sector might be right for you.
On the flipside, if you lack the proper qualifications or if you’re looking for flexibility and adventure there may be better options than a job in education.