Posted: 14/10/2026

Closing Date: 28/10/2026

Job Type: Casual

Location: Macquarie

Job Category: Education

Our Purpose and Ambition

NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.

NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.

We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.

We are currently creating a world-leading centre for innovation on-site at Macquarie University that represents a new era for hearing and vision loss. This nationally significant social infrastructure project will be a place to nurture, trial and share new ideas and form new partnerships that will drive better outcomes for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision.

Job Description

The Role

NextSense has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Teacher to join our Schools team at Macquarie Park, NSW. This casual position reports directly to the Head of School.

NextSense Schools comprises three specialised programs,



each providing an individualised educational approach to support students with sensory disabilities to access the NSW curriculum.

- Blind Deafblind Program: Supporting students who are blind or have low vision, with a focus on Braille, accessible literacy and specialist learning approaches.

- Sign Bilingual Program: Supporting deaf and hard of hearing students through an Auslan-English bilingual approach.

- Spoken Language Program: Supporting hard of hearing students, with a focus on spoken language development, listening and communication.

Applicants will be considered for a position within one of these programs, according to their qualifications, experience and suitability for the program.

You’ll make a difference in this role by:

- Delivering high-quality educational programs aligned with the vision, mission, values and standards of NextSense.

- Applying effective teaching practices to support students’ learning, communication, wellbeing and development.

- Creating engaging learning opportunities that enable students to access the NSW curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals.

- Contributing to a collaborative culture of professional learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

- Sharing knowledge and expertise within the Education team and contributing to the profile and reputation of NextSense in the community.

What we can offer you

- Competitive remuneration.

- 100% salary packaging, allowing you to increase your take-home pay.





- Access to industry-leading education and career development.

- A collaborative work environment.

- A wellbeing program, including an Employee Assistance Program.

Desired Skills and Experience

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Essential criteria

- A relevant degree or recognised teaching qualification.

- Effective teaching practice and the ability to deliver engaging, evidence-informed learning programs.

- Excellent written and communication skills, including the ability to manage sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.

- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to support student learning and wellbeing.

- A commitment to child safety and compliance with relevant child protection policies and legislation.

Desirable criteria – Program-specific specialist knowledge

Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to the program you are applying to join are highly desirable:

- Blind Deafblind Program: Knowledge of Braille, accessible literacy and learning approaches for students who are blind or have low vision.

- Sign Bilingual Program: Knowledge of Auslan and/or experience supporting deaf and hard of hearing students in an Auslan-English bilingual learning environment.

- Spoken Language Program: Knowledge of spoken language development, listening and communication approaches for students who are hard of hearing.

Additional requirements

- A current NSW driver’s licence.

- A current first aid certificate.

- A valid Working with Children Check.

- A criminal record check, as required.

All employees are required to become familiar with and comply with NextSense child protection policies and relevant legislation, as amended from time to time.

📌 Casual Teacher (Macquarie Park)
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