Primary Education

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Education Support Officer

An Education Support Officer assists teachers by supporting students' learning, especially those with special needs, and managing classroom activities.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Teacher's Assistant

A Teacher's Assistant supports teachers in schools by helping with lessons, preparing materials, and supervising students, particularly those needing extra help.

Avg yearly income $55,380
Skill level Advanced

Teacher's Aide

A Teacher's Aide supports teachers in delivering lessons and assisting students, including those with special needs, while fostering a positive learning environment.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Education Assistant

An Education Assistant supports teaching staff, assists students with learning, prepares materials, and supervises activities in educational settings.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Primary School Teacher

A Primary School Teacher creates lesson plans, manages classrooms, supports student growth, assesses progress, and collaborates with staff.

Avg yearly income $95,680
Skill level Advanced

Deputy Principal

A Deputy Principal assists the Principal in managing school operations, focusing on leadership, staff management, discipline, and fostering a positive environment.

Avg yearly income $76,492
Skill level Advanced

Lead Teacher

A Lead Teacher manages educational activities, develops curricula, assesses student progress, and mentors staff to enhance teaching quality.

Avg yearly income $86,632
Skill level Advanced

Assistant Principal

An Assistant Principal aids in managing school operations, overseeing staff, implementing policies, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Avg yearly income $144,300
Skill level Advanced

STEM Teacher

A STEM Teacher educates students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, promoting critical thinking and hands-on learning experiences.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Philosophy Teacher

A Philosophy Teacher instructs on philosophical theories, ethical dilemmas, and critical thinking, fostering independent thought through discussions and assessments.

Avg yearly income $118,040
Skill level Advanced

Education Researcher

An Education Researcher studies educational practices to inform teaching strategies, focusing on data collection and analysis.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Religious Education Teacher

A Religious Education Teacher educates students about diverse religious traditions and ethical values in schools, fostering understanding and respect.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in primary education

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Education Support Officer Disability Advocate
Home Care Nurse Mental Health Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Home Carer Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker
+ 14 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Case Manager Housing Officer
Aboriginal Community Care Worker Intake Worker Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Council Member Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Community Engagement Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Community Advocate Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Case Manager Housing Officer Aboriginal Community Care Worker Intake Worker Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Council Member Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Community Engagement Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Community Advocate Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 18 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Integration Aide Education Assistant Teacher's Aide
Teacher's Assistant Student Support Officer Learning Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Integration Aide Education Assistant Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Student Support Officer Learning Support Officer + 3 more
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant
Education Assistant Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Integration Aide Humanities Teacher Hospital Orderly Disability Advocate Education Support Officer Adult Educator Youth Advocate
+ 9 more

Teachers Aid Pathway
On Campus
6 weeks
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide
11212NAT

Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Blended
24 months
$4,815
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Learning Support Officer Education Assistant + 2 more
11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Online
12 months
$10,730
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Education Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Education Assistant + 1 more

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $71,905
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Education Support Officer
Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator Preschool Teacher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Education Support Officer Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator Preschool Teacher + 4 more

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $92,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer
STEM Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer STEM Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $34,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
STEM Teacher Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher
Dance Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Vocational Education Trainer English Tutor Science Teacher Chemistry Teacher Athletic Director Visual Arts Teacher Italian Teacher Biology Teacher High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
+ 13 more

Master of Teaching (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher Deputy Principal
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher Deputy Principal

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Religion)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,405 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain

Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Manager High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
Deputy Principal Biology Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Chemistry Teacher Science Teacher Humanities Teacher Drama Tutor Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher
+ 9 more

Master of Education (Early Childhood)
Blended
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Center Manager Early Childhood Teacher Kindergarten Teacher
Lead Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Center Manager Early Childhood Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Lead Teacher + 1 more

Master of Education (Educational Leadership)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $45,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Principal Deputy Principal Educational Administrator
Principal Program Leader Early Childhood Center Manager Education Coordinator Education Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Principal Deputy Principal Educational Administrator Principal Program Leader Early Childhood Center Manager Education Coordinator Education Manager + 5 more

Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,375 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Educational Psychologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Educational Psychologist

Master of Education (International Education)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Educational Administrator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Educational Administrator

Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $64,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Center Manager Assistant Principal Educational Administrator
Lead Teacher Principal Deputy Principal
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Center Manager Assistant Principal Educational Administrator Lead Teacher Principal Deputy Principal + 3 more

Master of Education (Research)
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Researcher University Professor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Researcher University Professor
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