Indigenous Knowledge Curriculum Designer for Classrooms

UOM University of Melbourne

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 87,000 - 118,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

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Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an Academic Specialist to design and refine curriculum resources under the Ngarrngga initiative, shaping teacher-ready materials that respect Indigenous Knowledges in diverse school contexts.

Role focuses on translating research into accessible curriculum resources, aligning with Australian frameworks, and collaborating in iterative design with a commitment to inclusion and professional development.

Qualifications

Hold a recognised teaching qualification and classroom or leadership experience in primary or secondary school settings.
Demonstrate strong curriculum planning expertise using Australian and state curriculum frameworks.
Bring experience designing high-quality learning experiences, teacher materials, assessments and differentiated resources for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

Design and refine curriculum modules, learning experiences and teacher support materials aligned with Ngarrngga’s methodology.
Develop interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary resources that map to Australian and relevant state curriculum frameworks.
Translate Indigenous Knowledge content and case studies into accessible, age-appropriate, culturally respectful classroom materials.
Document sources, permissions, attribution, curriculum links and review status within Ngarrngga’s database and systems.
Participate in team planning, feedback cycles, quality assurance and educator engagement, contributing to research-informed outputs.