Education

Education is the industry that helps people learn, from early childhood centres and primary and secondary schools to TAFEs, universities and workplace training. Australia's population is growing and every child needs a teacher, so the demand for educators, support staff and specialists keeps rising.

It's a great fit if you like explaining things, enjoy seeing someone else succeed, and want work that shapes the next generation. You can start as an education support worker or early childhood educator, become a teacher, and move into leadership, curriculum or policy roles later on.

At a glance

Job outlook
Growing fast
A growing population and smaller class sizes mean more teachers, educators and support staff every year.
Median salary
$89,000
most between $60,000 and $110,000
Roles not requiring ATAR
66%
across 88 occupations
Roles and settings
88
In classrooms, early learning centres, TAFEs and universities, working with people all day.

Sources: O*NET, ACIR, Jobs and Skills Australia

Why Education?

Work that matters every single day, with pathways from a certificate to a specialist degree.

Work that changes lives
Lots of non-ATAR ways in
Clear steps from support roles to leadership
Recognised skills across Australia

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Industry outlook

Growing fast
A growing population and smaller class sizes mean more teachers, early childhood educators and support staff are needed every year.
A pathway for everyone
Start with a Certificate III in early childhood or education support, do a teaching degree, or come in from another career through a graduate qualification.

Entry requirements

Typical ATAR range: Not required for most courses; 60.00 – 83.00 for degree pathways
Prerequisites: A Working with Children Check for any role with students; teacher registration in your state for teaching roles.
Pathways: VET qualifications, university/TAFE degrees, on-the-job work, or traineeships.
Duration: Months to years, depending on the chosen pathway.