System Lead, Curriculum and Assessment - MSO1 - 982092

Tasmanian Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start date

Full-time - 73.5 hours per fortnight

Child-safe organisation

Career progression

Job summary

Tasmanian Government is seeking a System Lead, Curriculum and Assessment (MSO1) to provide strategic leadership across multiple sites within the MSO. The role focuses on curriculum design, assessment, moderation and reporting to drive evidence-informed teaching practices.

The position is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity based in the South region, with a 3-year contract and pathways for career growth. The role leads school leaders in implementing coherent teaching and learning approaches

Qualifications

• Must be a registered teacher with full registration in Tasmania.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with Employment status.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the MSO.
• Lead processes to improve curriculum implementation, assessment design and moderation.
• Oversee development, implementation and review of curriculum resources and professional learning.
• Align routines to the MSO Education Model, Curriculum Handbook and School Improvement Handbook.

Skills

Registered teacher

RWVP (Working with Vulnerable People)

Job description

System Lead, Curriculum and Assessment - MSO1 - 982092

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools and Early Years

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 04 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 4 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award - Principal Non Teaching

$153,632 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

The System Lead of Curriculum and Assessment (MSO1) provides strategic leadership and support in curriculum, assessment and pedagogy within the allocated MSO. The role will lead processes and operational approaches that improve curriculum implementation, assessment design, moderation, reporting and evidence-informed teaching practice across the MSO.The role will drive excellence in curriculum design, assessment and teaching practice across MSO schools by leading and influencing school leadership teams in the implementation of a coherent and evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning. This includes overseeing the development, implementation and review of curriculum resources, professional learning, assessment calendars, moderation processes and subject leadership routines aligned to the MSO Education Model, Curriculum Handbook and School Improvement Handbook.

The Team

Join MSO1, Tasmania’s first Multi-School Organisation, and help shape a new model of public education. This hands‑on role is based in schools and offers the opportunity to influence curriculum and assessment practice across multiple sites, work closely with school leaders, and contribute to system‑wide improvement that delivers better outcomes for children and young people.

About the Role

The System Lead of Curriculum and Assessment (MSO1) provides strategic leadership and support in curriculum, assessment and pedagogy within the allocated MSO. The role will lead processes and operational approaches that improve curriculum implementation, assessment design, moderation, reporting and evidence-informed teaching practice across the MSO.The role will drive excellence in curriculum design, assessment and teaching practice across MSO schools by leading and influencing school leadership teams in the implementation of a coherent and evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning. This includes overseeing the development, implementation and review of curriculum resources, professional learning, assessment calendars, moderation processes and subject leadership routines aligned to the MSO Education Model, Curriculum Handbook and School Improvement Handbook.

We are offering

• ASAP start date for 3 years
• Full-time - 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Joe Howlett
Title: Head of Operations
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

Department for Education, Children and Young People