Project Advisor - First Nations Curriculum and Truth Telling

About the role

The Department of Education, Victoria is seeking a highly self-motivated Project Advisor for its First Nations Curriculum and Truth Telling unit. You will help schools embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the curriculum and take on key responsibilities for the First Nations Curriculum Clusters program, which strengthens school and teacher confidence in teaching First Nations histories, cultures and perspectives across the Victorian Curriculum F-10, and supports partnership with local First Nations communities to co-design teaching resources.

This is a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2030. The role involves some travel to regional areas to support cluster meetings and unit engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake project management activities, including updating project plans, monitoring milestones and providing progress reports
• Engage with stakeholders, including guiding partnerships between participating Registered Aboriginal Parties and schools
• Assist with the design, development and curation of teaching and learning resources
• Support unit management with operational and strategic activities, including contract management, procurement and preparing draft briefings and correspondence

Required profile

• Experience in the education sector is highly desirable, including knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum, public policy and the First Nations community sector
• Ability to work independently and support both project delivery and unit management

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 16 November 2026. Applicants submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than two pages) and a resume. Preferred applicants may be asked to complete a police check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.