Curriculum Adviser, Student Diversity

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational authority in Melbourne is seeking a Curriculum Specialist, Student Diversity to provide expert advice on diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational resources. The role involves leading reviews of curriculum content, developing inclusive teaching materials, and collaborating with experts to enhance educational practices. The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in education and a strong grasp of inclusive education policies. An attractive salary is offered starting at $123,964 per annum.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in education or equivalent experience in curriculum design and implementation in primary or secondary settings.
• Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks and their application within the education sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inclusive education policies, including disability standards, equity legislation, and accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on diversity, equity, and inclusion to guide the design of Australian Curriculum aligned and related resources.
• Lead reviews of curriculum content and online platforms to ensure authentic representation of diverse perspectives and learner needs.
• Develop teacher-facing resources and exemplars that promote inclusive teaching practices aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
• Collaborate across ACARA teams and with external experts.

Job description

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is seeking a Curriculum Specialist, Student Diversity to ensure ACARA's advice, resources, and professional learning materials reflect the needs of all learners.

About the position:

The successful candidate will provide expert advice on diversity, equity, and inclusion, lead reviews of curriculum content, develop teacher-facing resources, and collaborate with external experts to ensure curriculum materials reflect best practice in inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on diversity, equity, and inclusion to guide the design of Australian Curriculum aligned and related resources.
• Lead reviews of curriculum content and online platforms to ensure authentic representation of diverse perspectives and learner needs.
• Develop teacher-facing resources and exemplars that promote inclusive teaching practices aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
• Collaborate across ACARA teams and with external experts to ensure curriculum materials reflect best practice in inclusive education.

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in education or equivalent experience in curriculum design and implementation in primary or secondary settings.
• Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks and their application within the education sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inclusive education policies, including disability standards, equity legislation, and accessibility guidelines.

ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $123,964 base per annum, as a full-time equivalent (plus superannuation).

Applications will close at 11:59pm 15th October 2025 AEST (Sydney time).

ACARA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians and embraces a diverse workforce culture.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.