Location: Parkville

Salary:

Level D, - $162,590 - $179, 123 pro-rata
Level E, - 209,428pa pro-rata

Superannuation: Employer Contribution of 17%
Working Hours: Part-time (0.4 FTE)
Basis of Employment: Fixed term to December 2025

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

Opportunity

The Lead Curriculum Writer will provide expert leadership, knowledge and skills in relation to the design, development and delivery of teacher-ready curriculum plans and resources for educators nationally, to support teachers to embed Indigenous knowledge into curriculum for teaching and learning, in a range of learning environments. As the incumbent you will play a substantive role in advancing the development of new and adaptation of existing Indigenous knowledge curricula resources and their curation into integrated curriculum units, you will use sound instructional principles and methodologies oriented to relevant and best practice learning and teaching pedagogies and will be guided by the Ngarrngga Project principles and national curriculum frameworks spanning early childhood to primary and secondary education.

The Lead Curriculum Writer will supervise members of the Curricula Development Team, support their professional development in working with Indigenous content, and guide the team’s liaison with the wider Project Team (including research and monitoring and evaluation leaders) to produce curriculum for classroom trials in support of the Project’s objectives. As a Level D or E you will bring their extensive profile and experience in either Indigenous pedagogy and practice, research leadership, or system engagement in the scaling of effective programs, to actively deliver the goals of the Ngarrngga Project.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience to initiate, develop and make recommendations in relation to learning design in curriculum development, delivery and assessment, and apply these to the development of subject/theme based, high quality learning resources and experiences.

You will possess;

• A PhD in a relevant discipline along with a teaching qualification and experience as a teacher/leader in schools.
• An exceptional pedagogical understanding and applied knowledge of curriculum planning with up-to-date expertise of national curriculum frameworks (e.g.the Australian Curriculum and/or early years learning).
• Current understanding of the theoretical and practical issues relating to the cross-curriculum priority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures within the Australian Curriculum.

For full Key Search Criteria please see attached position description.

About Us

The Ngarrngga Project

The Ngarrngga Project (‘to know, to hear, to understand’ in Taungurung language) is a signature initiative of the University of Melbourne which aims to empower educators to teach Australian students about the depth and wealth of First Nations peoples’ histories, cultures and contributions to Australia. The Project is led by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) in partnership with the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Knowledge Institute and Indigenous Studies Unit.

Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE)

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. MGSE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.

Employee Benefits

We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.

To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits

How to apply

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Your application submitted should include a cover letter, and CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Position Description

Applications close: 07 Mar 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time