Subject Matter Expert, Senior Secondary Technologies (Agriculture)

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Position details

·         Senior Education Officer Grade 2

·         Full-time, temporary – up to 30 June 2026

·         Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About the role

The Subject Matter Expert, Senior Secondary Technologies, is responsible for providing expertise to support syllabus development for the curriculum reform process. The role involves providing leadership and advice for the development of the Senior Secondary Agriculture syllabus. The role requires working collaboratively with a team of Subject Matter Experts across key learning areas to ensure that there is consistency and coherence in the alignment of the syllabuses for Senior Secondary Agriculture with expected standards of achievement and sequencing across all syllabuses. The Subject Matter Expert, Senior Secondary Technologies will also be responsible for the development of materials to support implementation.

At NESA we are presently focused on an exciting, transformational program of curriculum reform, and this role is a great opportunity to lead the work of passionate educators.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

·         providing strong and effective leadership of the development of the Senior Secondary Agriculture        syllabuses in relation to the curriculum reform process.

·         preparing reports, briefings and data in relation to the evidence that supports appropriately  sequenced and quality Senior Secondary Agriculture syllabus development.

·         providing high level advice and expertise regarding Senior Secondary Agriculture aligned to the findings of the Curriculum Review.

·         working collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts across key learning areas and cross curriculum teams to ensure cohesion, alignment and quality in the development of syllabuses.

·         providing advice with regard to national and international research that informs best practice in    Senior Secondary Agriculture.

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:

1.       Outline a project that you have managed recently in your workplace. What processes did you implement to meet milestones and timelines? How did you work collaboratively with others to deliver the project? How did you monitor the status of the project? What did you learn from the experience?

2.    Outline an example of when you were required to influence key stakeholders around to your point of view. How did you approach the situation? What challenges did you face? What was the final outcome?

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Close date: Sunday, 7 April 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.