Senior Project Officer, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property
2 year Fixed-Term 0.5 Part-Time Contract
Hybrid and Flexible Work Arrangements
National Role
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is all about education.
ACARA’s vision is to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.
Our Employee Value Proposition is about Pride, People, Flexibility, and Knowledge. We are an organisation with strong passion, pride and commitment to our work. Our work culture is highly collaborative and supportive. We are proud that we are genuinely contributing to Australia's future, through the important role we play in students' lives. A positive environment at ACARA has helped establish a strong working culture, in which employees feel inspired, listened to, and enabled.
The position of Senior Project Officer, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property is to support the implementation of the Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols for the National Assessment Program (NAP). This role involves identifying opportunities to elevate the representation of the knowledges and experiences of First Nations Australians in the NAP test materials, establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, obtaining appropriate permissions from cultural knowledge holders, and maintaining project documentation and records to ensure ongoing compliance with ACARA's ICIP protocols.
Who is eligible?
The filling of this Identified Position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with Australian Citizenship. The successful applicant is required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee will also be required to confirm the successful applicant's ability to work and communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the position:
- provide high-level support to the Senior Manager, Assessment, to embed ACARA’s NAP ICIP protocols into the NAP item and test development processes
- lead the process of obtaining relevant ICIP permissions including identifying cultural knowledge holders and building and maintaining relationships with First Nations organisations and other stakeholders
- lead and coordinate the development of NAP materials that elevate the knowledges and experiences of First Nations Australians, working alongside community and individual knowledge holders, ACARA staff and other stakeholder
- coordinate and participate in the cultural review of testing materials for the NAP ensuring cultural safety and diversity of representation.
To be successful, you will have:
- confirmation you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- education qualifications and experience commensurate with the nature of the role
- extensive knowledge and understanding of the teaching, learning and assessment of the Australian Curriculum.
- strong communication skills and digital capabilities, demonstrated through experience managing projects and maintaining positive stakeholder relations.
It is also desirable you have:
- a working understanding of ICIP
- an understanding of the nature of online standardised assessment.
For more information, please view our Position Description – Senior Project Officer, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property.
ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $119,425 base per annum, pro-rata part-time (plus superannuation).
This is a 2 year fixed-term contract with an FTE 0.5 (2 and a half working days per week).
Applications will close at 11.59pm on 23rd October 2024.
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ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.