About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly self-motivated Project Advisor to join the First Nations Curriculum and Truth Telling unit. In this role, you will support the unit in helping schools embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the curriculum, while also taking on key responsibilities for the First Nations Curriculum Clusters program.
This program will: * Strengthen whole school and teacher confidence and capability to enact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives within teaching and learning programs across the Victorian Curriculum F-10 * Strengthen the capability of school leaders and teachers to partner with local First Nations communities to codesign new, high-quality, locally developed teaching and learning resources that share significant Victorian First Nations knowledge, cultures and histories with our children and young people. To support the broad objectives of the unit and the targeted implementation of the First Nations Curriculam Clusters program, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the First Nations Curriculam Clusters program by: * Undertaking project management activities including updating project plans, monitoring milestones and providing progress reports * Engaging with stakeholders including guiding partnerships between participating Registered Aboriginal Parties and schools * Assisting with the design, development and curation of teaching and learning resources * Supporting unit management with operational and strategic activities, including contract management, procurement, and preparing draft briefings and correspondence This is a fixed term full-time opportunity until 30/06/2030.
Qualifications and/or Experience:



* Experience in the education sector, including knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum, public policy and the First Nations community sector is highly desirable. * Please note that this role will include some travel to regional areas to support cluster meetings and unit engagements. About the Division
The Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) is leading the Department of Education's strategic agenda for Aboriginal education. Our Purpose is to lead, enable and influence systemic change across the early childhood, schools, and further education sectors to achieve the vision of Marrung:
Victoria will be a state where the rich and thriving cultures, knowledge and experiences of First Nations people are celebrated by all Victorians; education service systems are inclusive, responsive and respectful of First Nations people at every stage of the learning and development journey; every First Nations person achieves their aspirations and is strong in their cultural identity.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance,



oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see the attached position description.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Mamoun Scally – Administration Officer via [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 16th November, 2026.

📌 Project Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne