Who We Are

At Contour, we’re reshaping education, one student at a time.

Born from the frustration of students who knew the system could be better, we set out to build what we once wished existed: tutoring that actually works. Not generic classes. Not recycled notes. Not overpriced, overcrowded rooms with an out-of-touch teacher who couldn’t relate. But a complete ecosystem of tutoring, resources, and support, meticulously designed to help every student reach their full potential.

Since 2020, over 10,000+ students have trusted Contour to guide their academic journey, and we’ve grown to over 300+ team members. We’ve produced hundreds of 99+ ATARs, tutored the World-Record UCAT scorer, and placed more students into medical school than any school in Australia.

Our growth is a testament to the simple philosophy: Put the student first, always. Everything we design, from our world-class tutor-training programs to our purpose-built campuses, exists to help students master content faster, perform with confidence, and even rekindle the joy of learning.

Contour is a group of three brands united by one goal: to give every student the best chance to achieve their full potential:

- Contour Education: Reshaping how students master their high school subjects with small-group tutoring, structured resources, and 1-on-1 support across Maths, Science, and English.
- Contour Medprep: Reshaping medical preparation with a proven, step-by-step pathway through the UCAT, interviews, and admissions, led by a team of 100+ medical students.
- Contour TestPrep: Reshaping test preparation, starting with the selective entry exam, through rigorous tutoring, mock exams, and data-driven feedback to give students a decisive advantage.

This is Contour. Built by students, for students.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible to design, calibrate, and quality-assure elite, exam-aligned learning resources for your chosen subject (Mathematics, English, or Writing) while maintaining a direct, real-time connection to the classroom.

Resource production and workflow

- Produce premium workbooks, homework packs, practice questions, and complete worked solutions from blueprints provided by the Head of VSE.




- Follow our structured production workflow from initial question drafting through to review, feedback iterations, and final sign-off.
- Deliver all assigned materials consistently ahead of schedule to ensure seamless deployment across our classrooms.
- Communicate proactively with academic leadership regarding project timelines, tracking milestones, and expected delivery schedules.

Exam alignment and calibration

- Match question styles, command verbs, and stimulus materials precisely to what students encounter in the official exam.
- Calibrate question difficulty levels to accurately mirror or appropriately extend the selective entry exam standards.
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of relevant skills and content specific to the targeted year levels and exam subtests.
- Identify and raise any potential curriculum gaps or resource misalignments directly with the Head of VSE.

Quality assurance and error resolution

- Conduct rigorous proofreading to verify the absolute accuracy of facts, underlying logic, and subject calculations.
- Cross-check newly generated questions against existing source materials and tracking sheets to strictly prevent content duplication.
- Take full quality ownership of published resources, promptly and proactively resolving any identified errors via dedicated subject channels.
- Address review feedback efficiently, submitting polished content revisions within 48 hours of receiving notes.

Classroom connection and feedback

- Teach at least one VSE class for the duration of the secondment to observe first‑hand how your materials perform in a live environment.
- Use classroom observations to identify exactly where resources engage students or where instructions break down.
- Feed real‑time classroom insights back into resource design to continuously upgrade overall curriculum effectiveness.




- Participate actively in subject‑specific meetings to stay aligned on overall teaching strategies and shifting exam trends.

What You Will Bring

- Demonstrated experience in tutoring, academic content writing, or resource development.
- A background of exceptional academic performance in Mathematics, English, or Writing (ideally with a recent selective entry or equivalent high‑level exam background).
- Familiarity with digital collaboration workflows, source‑tracking spreadsheets, or communication platforms like Slack.
- Strong process discipline, with the ability to follow rigid content templates and implement editorial feedback cycles efficiently.
- Deep subject matter expertise in your chosen discipline (Maths, English, or Writing) with the ability to build clear, multi‑step solutions.
- Advanced technical accuracy, with a sharp eye for identifying subtle errors in spelling, grammar, logic, or complex calculations.
- A thorough understanding of the Victorian Selective Entry exam format, question types, and student expectations.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a genuine pride in producing clean, well‑structured, and logical work.
- Extreme reliability, exceptional time management skills, and a robust commitment to hitting tight production deadlines.
- A coachable and growth‑minded attitude, with a desire to actively seek constructive feedback and develop toward greater role autonomy.

Why You Will Love It

- Receive direct mentorship from the Head of VSE and senior academic leaders to rapidly accelerate your curriculum design skills.
- Gain a clear, structured pathway to transition into an ongoing Curriculum & Resource Developer position as our organization expands.
- Enjoy the unique opportunity to test your own creations in real‑time in the classroom, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
- Work within a flexible, hybrid environment that respects your personal, university, or teaching schedules during the secondment.
- Earn a competitive pro‑rata salary based on $80,000 AUD per annum @ 0.6 FTE in an ongoing role (with classroom teaching compensated separately as a tutor), plus hybrid flexibility and lifestyle perks.

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📌 Victorian Selective Entry Resource Developer (Melbourne)
🏢 Contour Education
📍 Melbourne