Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, PEO

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education invites applications for the Secondary Curriculum Coordinator 7-12 role, a temporary full-time appointment commencing 27 April 2027 for up to 30 January 2030. Based in Parramatta, the position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support leaders across NSW public schools.

You will coordinate non-KLA pedagogies, lead a team, and provide quality curriculum policy advice plus online professional learning resources.

Qualifications

• Coordinates non-KLA pedagogies and research.
• Leads a team delivering curriculum policy advice.
• Develops online professional learning resources and teaching materials.
• May be directed to undertake classroom teaching as required.
• WWCC clearance and National Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum policy advice and resources.
• Lead and manage a team for curriculum implementation.
• Develop online professional learning for NSW public schools.
• Support NSW Curriculum Reform implementation.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum policy

Educational leadership

Policy advisory

Professional learning

Job description

Secondary Curriculum Coordinator , PEO • Temporary full-time appointment commencing from 27 April 2027 for a period up to 30 January 2030 • Location: Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the Curriculum Directorate

Curriculum is responsible for supporting the implementation of policies and the design of high-quality, high-impact, evidence-based resources and tools to support curriculum implementation across K-12. The directorate coordinates a range of special programs and leads the department's response to the NSW Curriculum Reform.

About the position

The Secondary Curriculum Coordinator 7-12 coordinates the non KLA specific pedagogies and research. Lead and manage a team in coordinating the communication and related provision of quality curriculum policy advice, the development and implementation of online professional learning and teaching and learning resources to support leaders in NSW public schools. For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description. Please be advised : The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required . For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment. Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( [e-mail] ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion . E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.

For all enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm.