Curriculum Adviser

Position: Curriculum Adviser
Salary Range: $143,269 - $161,250 per annum depending on experience
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Commencing Date: July 2024
Closing Date: Friday, 10 May 2024

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Curriculum Adviser for a full time, permanent position commencing in July 2024.

About the role

Reporting to the Education Consultant, the Curriculum Adviser works collaboratively within a team that provides support to teachers and senior staff in schools to ensure the provision of a quality Catholic education. 

Accountable for effectively supporting a cluster of 10 schools in the delivery of curriculum, curriculum review, renewal and related initiatives, a key focus for this role is coaching and support to build capacity at system and school level to create and manage learning environments relating to learning and teaching with the intention of improving student learning outcomes.

The role of the Curriculum Adviser is one of partnership with the leadership of TCE and the community of Principals in the integration and alignment of systemic and school community perspectives and priorities. 

Key Accountabilities

• Provide specialist curriculum advice in accordance with the System Learning Framework. Support Principals, school leaders and teachers in creating and managing positive learning environments with the intention of improving student learning outcomes
• Working under the guidance of the Education Consultant and the Director - Learning and Teaching, proactively liaise with schools to ensure the early identification of support needs and the timely sharing of important information
• Through the Service Team, collaborate directly with Principals, Curriculum Leaders and Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning to co-construct the school’s annual school improvement goals which best meets the individual needs of the school considering its learning environment and unique context
• Proactively support school communities in the improvement of learning outcomes for students through motivation, consultation and delivery of appropriate services. Promote curriculum renewal and related initiatives through the delivery and/or coordination of quality professional development opportunities for teachers
• Identify and monitor the Australian Curriculum and Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority implications within and across Catholic schools in the system and coordinate timely communication and support
• Foster an environment of mutual support for growth and professional development by coordinating networking and cluster support for school curriculum leaders and teachers, and by collaborating directly with school service team peers along with the other members of the Learning and Teaching Team to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of advice and to support to a cluster of schools
• Drawing on specialist advice from the system Learning & Teaching Advisers, manage planning for the support of professional development and renewal of teachers in learning and teaching practices
• Provide specialist advice to both the Education Consultant (this position’s direct supervisor) and the Director of Learning & Teaching (indirect supervisor) and monitor the development and implementation of government educational policy and procedures as it impacts on Catholic schools in the Townsville system.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by the Queensland Government (if not registered with the Queensland College of Teachers)
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Full accreditation to teach/teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel within and beyond the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Desirable Criteria

• Masters qualification in a related field

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

What we offer

• Competitive Salary 
• Access to a company motor vehicle
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave 
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a  co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply
Click on the link above to apply via our career's page