Manager, Curriculum Development 7-10

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Education Standards Authority Full time

**Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW**

**Position details**
- Principal Education Officer (PEO)
- Temporary full-time (17/01/2025 to 22/01/2027)
- Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

**About the role**:
The Manager, Curriculum Development plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in NSW by leading a team of Subject Matter Officers (SMOs) responsible for developing K-12 syllabuses. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educational leader to contribute to the state's curriculum reform agenda, ensuring that syllabuses are comprehensive, inclusive and reflective of the latest educational standards and research. You'll be at the forefront of curriculum innovation, collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality educational outcomes that benefit all students across NSW.

**On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for**:

- Leading and managing a team of SMOs to develop and deliver K-12 syllabuses within the curriculum reform timeframe.
- Providing operational oversight and ensuring high standards in the delivery of syllabus development projects.
- Collaborating with the Curriculum Operations Reform Team and other NESA units to ensure syllabuses are inclusive, accessible and aligned with reform objectives.
- Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and managing the diverse expectations of various educational partners.
- Offering expert advice on curriculum alignment with the NSW Curriculum Review findings and government directives.
- Utilising technology to support and streamline the syllabus development process.
- Tertiary qualifications in education, educational leadership, or a related field with extensive knowledge of curriculum and assessment legislation.
- Proven experience in curriculum development, school leadership or project management, particularly within 7-10 education.
- Strong leadership and management skills with a track record of successfully leading teams in high-stakes and time-sensitive projects.
- The ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including educational organisations and government bodies.
- A deep understanding of the latest trends and issues in curriculum reform with the ability to provide strategic and operational oversight.

**Download the **role description**.**

About Us:
**At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.**

**We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).**

**To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our **website**.**

Ready to join us?

1. Targeted Question 1 Outline a project that you have managed recently in your workplace. What processes did you implement to meet milestones and timelines? How did you work collaboratively with others to deliver the project? How did you monitor the status of the project? What did you learn from the experience?

2. Targeted Question 2 Outline an example of when you were required to influence key stakeholders around to your point of view. How did you approach the situation? What challenges did you face? What was the final outcome?

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

**Close date: Sunday, 15 September 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST)**

Important information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

**A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing an**_d temporary roles._



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