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This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
* Senior Education Officer, Grade 2 (SEO 2)
* Full time, temporary up to 12 months (with potential for extension or conversion to ongoing)
* Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available\
About the role
The Curriculum Officer, Aboriginal Education is responsible for providing Aboriginal Education expertise and advice to support the curriculum reform process. As part of the Aboriginal Education Directorate, the role requires working collaboratively with Subject Matter Officers and curriculum writers in the development of syllabuses and support material, in accordance with NESA policies and strategic activities, and Curriculum Division planning and priorities.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
* Providing high level advice and expertise regarding Aboriginal Education as it relates to the curriculum reform process.
* Managing the Aboriginal Education Directorate curriculum and assessment projects across a range of Key Learning Areas.
* Establishing, managing and supervising curriculum and assessment writers and writing teams.
* Monitoring timelines and resource use in relation to Directorate and Division project plans.
* Provides Aboriginal Education advice and expertise to stakeholders to support curriculum and assessment implementation in NSW schools.
* Maintaining effective relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, NESA Standing Committees and educational and cultural agencies.
* Contributing to the development of support materials for a range of syllabus areas.
* Tertiary qualified in education or hold equivalent experience, with contemporary knowledge of current and emerging trends and issues relating to Aboriginal Education.
* Aboriginality. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification and authorised in terms of Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must confirm their Aboriginality through written documentation in addition to addressing other essential requirements, the capabilities and focus questions in their application.
* The successful candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and take a consultative approach to their work.
Download the role description.
About us
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.
We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.
Ready to join us?
Select "Apply" and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:
* Targeted Question 1: Provide an example of how you have taken initiative to communicate with stakeholders regarding an education initiative or policy. (400 word maximum)
* Targeted Question 2: Provide an example of how you have used data to inform an education project or policy. What was the outcome? (400 word maximum)
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Close date: 27th July 2025 at 11.59pm AEST
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
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