Senior Manager, Curriculum Projects

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ACARA Full time $192,004 per year

Senior Manager, Curriculum Projects

Fixed-term Full-time Contract until June 2026

Hybrid and Flexible Work Arrangements

National Role

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 Senior Manager, Curriculum Projects leads the work of two projects developing resources focusing on curriculum leadership and formative assessment to support implementation of the Australian Curriculum. The role provides expert advice to the Executive Director, Curriculum and ACARA Executive, contributes to strategic planning and national education initiatives, and ensures curriculum projects are evidence-based, innovative, and aligned with ACARA's objectives.

About the position:

  • Develop, lead and manage project teams responsible for the delivery of high-quality project outcomes including resources to support school leaders and teachers to implement the Australian Curriculum
  • Ensure the quality and timely completion of designated deliverables as described in project plans
  • Provide leadership and direction to the project team on relating curriculum, assessment and curriculum leadership
  • Oversee ongoing research conducted the the Curriculum Specialist in their learning areas that will inform improvements to the Australian Curriculum and enable consultation, collaboration and presentation at national and international levels

To be successful, you will have:

  • Sound knowledge and proven experience in management (leading and developing) high-performing teams, including skills in project management and budgeting, resource development and publication and management of risk and the allocation of human and material resources to meet multiple deadlines and achieve project specifications
  • Experience in developing and implementing curriculum in an educational environment, including working with the Australian Curriculum and supporting the professional development of staff
  • Communication skills of the highest standard, including the capacity to undertake research activity, generate a range of sophisticated oral and written texts and establish productive relationships within the workplace and with external stakeholders.

For more information, please view ourPosition Description – Senior Manager, Curriculum Projects

ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $192,004 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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