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Evidence builds that ECEC workforce shortages are passing as educator job postings fall to near 3 year low

The number of monthly online early childhood education and care educator job postings across Australia has fallen below 4,000 for the first time since February 2022 according to a new data released by Jobs and Skills Australia.

2025-01-19 09:18:04

by Jason Roberts

Educator online job ads in QLD spike to near record levels whilst numbers in VIC drop again

The monthly count of online educator job advertisements in Queensland spiked in September taking the overall level close to within 2 per cent of the record high levels recorded in November 2023 new data released by Jobs and Skills Australia, as part of its Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) series, has confirmed.

2024-10-26 14:17:10

by Marketplace Editor

UWU reiterates commitment to wage increases in FWC Gender Undervaluation Review submission

The United Workers Union has maintained its support for a wage increase, over and above that provided for by the Governments’ flagship “worker retention” payment, to correct for historic gender based undervaluation of workers in female dominated sectors such as early childhood education and care.

2024-10-22 08:35:37

by Jason Roberts

Changes to Mandatory Notification training: Take note South Australia

Changes to the South Australia Teachers Registration and Standards Regulation 2024 mean that the requirement for the Teachers Registration Board (TRB) to collect proof showing the completion of a mandatory notification course (e.g. RRHAN) for teachers registering or renewing has been removed.

2024-10-07 09:39:28

by Freya Lucas

An updated educator's guide to the funded “Worker Retention Payment”

The Department of Education has released a new round of information to support providers in their efforts to apply for the “worker retention payment” that is due to commence in December 2024 and be passed on to their eligible employees.

2024-10-06 13:21:20

by Jason Roberts

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