Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1952640
About the Department
The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.
The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:
The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators.
All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.
All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.
About the Division
Curriculum Division is responsible for the development, implementation and review of:
The Curriculum Design Unit leads the design, evaluation and continuous improvement of curriculum across early childhood education and the Victorian Curriculum F-10, ensuring it remains high-quality, coherent, contemporary and aligned with government and system priorities. The Unit provides authoritative advice and stakeholder support across key curriculum priority areas including the early years, the eight learning areas, Foundation Levels A-D, the capabilities, the cross-curriculum priorities and the foundational skills, responding to evidence, school need and educator feedback.
The Senior Curriculum Adviser will contribute to the design, monitoring, review and ongoing development of the Victorian Curriculum F-10 by providing specialist curriculum and policy expertise with a particular focus on a particular focus on the four capabilities (Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Capability, Intercultural Capability) and three cross-curriculum priorities (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, and Sustainability).
The Curriculum Design unit is a small, high-performing team within a busy, dynamic work environment. The ability to think flexibly and strategically, adapt to changing priorities, work closely with internal and external stakeholders and autonomously manage tasks to completion is essential.
In this role, you will use your knowledge and experience in specialist curriculum design and implementation to lead the Capabilities and Cross-curriculum Priorities for the Curriculum Design Unit, leading to tangible actions and outcomes for the team. Your ability to identify and mitigate risks and think critically from multiple perspectives to solve problems will support the team to deliver high-quality solutions and outcomes.
Your ability to navigate complex issues and make decisions that impac t staff and stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area will be utilised in this role. Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success. You will be an effective people manager who fosters collaborative team development, builds a safe and welcoming work environment and leads with integrity.
Your strong writing skills will be utilised in the preparation of reports and papers for project governance boards, development of presentations for executives, internal and external stakeholders and writing briefings, correspondence and communications. You will lead and/or contribute to documents that require strategic thinking and collaboration across teams, divisions or departments, such as budget bids, policy and PAEC responses.
About the Role
The Senior Curriculum Adviser â Capabilities and CCPs will provide specialist curriculum and policy expertise with a particular focus on a particular focus on the four capabilities (Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Capability, Intercultural Capability) and three cross-curriculum priorities (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, and Sustainability) for the Curriculum Design Unit.
Attributes
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description
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. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Samantha Cunningham, Manager Curriculum Design Unit via email: [email protected].
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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 30-Oct-2026