Project Officer- Program Curriculum

An exciting newly created opportunity for a Project Officer- Program Curriculum to join a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to creating positive educational, health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Working across innovative early childhood and youth development programs, you will play a key role in reviewing, developing and enhancing curriculum, learning resources and educational content that is culturally safe, engaging and practical. Collaborating with program leaders and subject matter experts, you will ensure resources are aligned with best-practice educational frameworks while reflecting the strengths, knowledge and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced education or curriculum professional who is passionate about creating meaningful resources that empower educators, children, families and communities.

About the Role

As the Project Officer- Program Curriculum, you will:

• Review, develop and refine curriculum, session plans and educational resources across early childhood and school-aged programs.
• Translate curriculum frameworks into practical, engaging teaching and learning resources.
• Develop educator tools, self-assessment resources and supporting documentation that promote quality program delivery.
• Design culturally appropriate health, nutrition and wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
• Ensure educational content is evidence-informed, accessible and aligned with organisational values and program outcomes.
• Support pilot projects through curriculum development, resource creation and project coordination.
• Collaborate with internal teams and community stakeholders to ensure resources are culturally responsive, practical and fit for purpose.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen curriculum and learning outcomes across programs.

About You

You are an experienced educator, curriculum specialist or learning designer who is passionate about creating educational resources that have genuine social impact.

You will bring:

• A qualification in Education (Early Childhood or Primary), Educational Design, Learning Design or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing or implementing curriculum and educational resources.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and/or the Australian Curriculum.
• Excellent written communication and instructional design skills, with the ability to translate educational concepts into engaging and practical learning materials.
• Highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Essential to your success

Success in this role requires a genuine commitment to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and a strong understanding of culturally responsive practice.

You will demonstrate:

• A deep understanding of the historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• The ability to develop curriculum and learning resources that are culturally safe, strengths-based and reflective of community knowledge and perspectives.
• An appreciation of the importance of genuine partnership, cultural humility and community-led approaches when designing educational resources.
• The ability to collaborate respectfully with diverse stakeholders and contribute to programs that support positive educational, health and wellbeing outcomes.

Applicants must be willing to obtain or hold a current National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (or state equivalent).

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to apply your curriculum expertise to work that creates lasting impact. You'll join a collaborative, values-led team committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people through innovative education and community programs.

If you're passionate about culturally responsive curriculum development and want to contribute to meaningful, community-informed outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to request the Position Description, please contact:

Kiah Hillier
Principal Consultant | Beaumont People
kiah@beaumontpeople.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Beaumont People has been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.