Nurture and develop opportunity
Combined, the public universities are one of the biggest employers in South Australia, with academic and professional staff contributing through teaching, research and community engagement.
The VET workforce is central to the delivery of industry-recognised training across the economy and an important driver of VET quality. Teachers play a critical role in supporting children and young people learn and thrive in South Australia. New undergraduate and postgraduate teaching students are needed to meet Australia's teacher shortage.
Universal quality preschool for 3 and 4-year-olds is being introduced in South Australia, providing more support for children and families who need it. This will grow
demand for early childhood teachers and educators.
Could the education and training sector provide you with a fulfilling career pathway?
The landscape
Snapshot of a thriving sector
South Australia’s university sector educates approximately 124,000 students each year, of which approximately 92,000 are in our three public universities.
The South Australian government is working with the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to build and support the VET workforce that will be funded through the landmark National Skills Agreement.
The National Teacher Workforce Action Plan outlines initiatives in five priority areas to tackle Australia’s teacher shortage, including 1000 scholarships per year over five years.
The South Australian government is investing $56 million in an early childhood workforce development fund and support for quality teaching and learning in readiness for universal preschool delivery.
If this goes ahead, it is going to increase demand for early education professionals and associated allied health and specialist education services.
Gemma's story
"I always knew from a young age that I wanted to work with children. They were just drawn to me."
Gemma is passionate about her work in early childhood development. Her TAFE studies helped her to understand the many different emotional needs and learning styles of children and how to plan for them.
