Curriculum Adviser, Student Diversity

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ACARA Full time $123,964 per year

Curriculum Adviser, Student Diversity

Fixed-term Part-time (0.5 FTE) Contract until June 2026

Hybrid and Flexible Work Arrangements

Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane Locations

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is all about education.

ACARA's vision is to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.

Our Employee Value Proposition is about Pride, People, Flexibility, and Knowledge. We are an organisation with strong passion, pride and commitment to our work. Our work culture is highly collaborative and supportive. We are proud that we are genuinely contributing to Australia's future, through the important role we play in students' lives. A positive environment at ACARA has helped establish a strong working culture, in which employees feel inspired, listened to, and enabled.

The Curriculum Specialist, Student diversity is responsible for ensuring ACARA's advice, resources, and professional learning materials reflect the needs of all learners, including students with disability, students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those from varied geographic and socio-economic contexts

About the position:

  • Provide expert advice on diversity, equity, and inclusion to guide the design of Australian Curriculum aligned and related resources.
  • Lead reviews of curriculum content and online platforms to ensure authentic representation of diverse perspectives and learner needs.
  • Develop teacher-facing resources and exemplars that promote inclusive teaching practices aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
  • Collaborate across ACARA teams and with external experts to ensure curriculum materials reflect best practice in inclusive education.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in education or equivalent experience in curriculum design and implementation in primary or secondary settings.
  • Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks and their application within the education sector.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of inclusive education policies, including disability standards, equity legislation, and accessibility guidelines.

For more information, please view our Position Description – Curriculum Adviser, Student Diversity

ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $123,964 base per annum, as a full-time equivalent (plus superannuation).

Applications will close at 11.59pm 15th October 2025 AEST (Sydney time)

Please check out our LinkedIn page ACARA LinkedIn and website ACARA website

ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.

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