Job no: 0063998
Location: Parkville
Role type: Sessional from 0.6 to 1.0 for 3 months
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Department: Languages and Literacies Education
Salary: Level B $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. + 17% super
- Creation, mapping, and quality assurance of lesson plans ensuring timely delivery and high standards.
- Work with a highly experienced team of educators at Australia’s No. 1 university,
- Flexible arrangements and the chance to make a meaningful impact on education.
About the Role
As the Resource Development Lead, you will ensure the creation of high-quality educational resources that meet project objectives. You will oversee curriculum mapping, resource development, and quality assurance processes, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Victorian Curriculum and Department standards.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead project management of resource creation, attending client meetings, mentoring unit writers, and meeting deliverable deadlines.
- Conduct curriculum mapping and oversee the development of units in line with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
- Ensure quality assurance through editing, proof-reading, and compliance with Department guidelines, including copyright and design requirements.
Selection Criteria
ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and policy debates and practices within primary English.
- Developed understanding of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.
- Experience teaching in primary schools in Australia;
- Experience as a literacy specialist in schools in Victoria and/or Australia
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and constructively in teams, including multi-disciplinary teams;
- Experience with working with cloud-based platforms and the Microsoft suite of programs
- Experience in leadership role.
DESIRABLE
- A record of producing resources to support the teaching of English.
- A developed understanding of synthetic phonics and structured literacy approaches
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a strong understanding of contemporary theoretical and policy debates in the discipline, with experience teaching English and Literacy skills in Victorian schools. You will also demonstrate excellent collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams and possess strong digital literacy, aligning with the University’s commitment to digital pedagogies in research, learning, and teaching. Experience in a leadership role is desirable but not essential.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and address the KSC.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
