This is a newly created role is is to review, develop, and, in part, deliver curriculum content for Aurora’s High School, RISE, and mentor programs. The position works closely with other teams in developing and implementing teaching and learning so that Aurora is responsive to program participants’ academic, vocational, and personal development needs.

What does success look like in this role?

• Curriculum and pedagogical alignment with Indigenous Knowledge
• Feedback from students, Elders, Mentors, camp staff and other stakeholders on the quality, relevance, and impact of the curriculum
• Program outcomes
• Managing and mitigating risks within the curriculum

What will make me successful in this role?

• To align with our vision that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential.
• To uphold our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
• To promote cultural, psychological, and child safety, and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
• To be a leader who prioritizes purpose and people, and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Experience

• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, organisations and the issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations for their communities and families. Provide regular reporting as required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations, in particular Students and their families.
• A strong eye for detail and task orientation.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and delivery, including review and improvement cycles, upskilling staff and teams, managing risk, and competing deadlines to meet strategic objectives.
• Explicit understanding of current educational evidence base including culturally responsive pedagogical practices
• An aptitude to work towards multiple deadlines in a calm and measured manner.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• High level written and communication skills, including written processes and report writing.
• Extensive experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals, including Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations.
• Well-developed written communication capabilities.
• Ability to balance taking direction and exercising initiative.
• Familiar with IT and CRM systems including working with M365, Sharepoint and Dynamics (or Equivalent)

Skills

• To take initiative in developing improvement plans as needed, aligned with the organizational strategy, needs, and capabilities.
• To effectively communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• To be open to receiving feedback and continuously learning and growing.
• To be proactive, self-organized, and capable of working independently.
• To embrace creativity and encourage diverse thinking and working approaches.
• To be adaptable to change and responsive to the shifting priorities and requirements of the organization.
• Experience with managing an extensive budget as per funding from external partners
• Strong MS Suite, SharePoint and Dynamics or similar CRM skills