Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/20009270 Occupation: Education and Training Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 As the Curriculum Manager - Humanities, you will provide high-level expertise, professional leadership, policy advice, and strategic direction for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) in relation to the humanities curriculum and assessment from the early years to senior secondary.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools.
We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students from birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Curriculum Division in the Curriculum Managers Unit in an ongoing position.
Ongoing role in a passionate team Usual work location: East Melbourne (flexible work conditions may be available) About the Role As the Curriculum Manager - Humanities, you will provide high-level expertise, professional leadership, policy advice, and strategic direction for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) in relation to the humanities curriculum and assessment from the early years to senior secondary.
With your adept stakeholder management skills, you will elevate educational standards and drive improved curriculum outcomes.
Working within the team that manages the curriculum and assessment of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies, you will support teachers in implementing the Victorian Curriculum F-10 for humanities subjects.
Each Curriculum Manager oversees specific subject matter within the unit, with collaboration across various areas of the Unit's responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities: Managing internal and external stakeholders, building relationships, identifying needs, resolving issues.
Preparing and responding to correspondence, presenting discussion papers, submissions, reports and briefings for committees, expert bodies, ministers, or key decision-makers.
Collaborating with other VCAA Divisions and sectors to enhance the overall impact and accessibility of curriculum resources.
Providing training and support to educators in effectively implementing geography curriculum resources in their schools.
Analysing feedback from educators, students, and stakeholders to continually refine and improve curriculum and curriculum support materials.
Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and program management.
Attributes: This exciting role suits someone with conceptual and analytical ability, detail focus, initiative, and accountability.
Experience in curriculum development and the delivery of professional learning programs, particularly in the design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation is highly desirable.
Your passion for teamwork, people, and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
You are a highly organised and professional person, capable of managing projects with numerous contributors and stakeholders for demanding clients to firm deadlines and budget constraints.
Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful survey, data, reporting, and improvement projects.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Humanities Curriculum areas.
Desirable: Experience teaching in a school setting in the related subject matters.
How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter including a brief summary of their suitability for the position along with their CV.
Further Information: For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Director of Curriculum, Lauren Sayer, .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applications close: 11:59pm on 18th September, 2024 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Education job application system.
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