DUMAWUL are seeking a passionate individual to help share the knowledge and stories of our Ancestors through culturally grounded education in classrooms, workplaces, and communities.
- Salary starting from – $106k pro rata + super dependant on experience
- Part-Time (0.6FTE)
- 2 year contract with possibility of ongoing
- Bendigo Location – Dja Dja Wurrung Country
- Not for Profit Salary packaging options
Why DJAARA?
DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands, and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture, and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.
To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website https://djadjawurrung.com.au/
How can you make an impact?
DUMAWUL are on the lookout for someone passionate about education, community, and culture – someone who’s ready to help grow the DDW Group’s learning programs across schools, workplaces and the broader community.
You’ll work with mob, educators, and leaders to design and deliver curriculum that brings Djaara ways of knowing, being and doing into the learning space. Your work will help others to better understand and respect the deep cultural knowledge and ongoing connection we have to Country.
What you’ll be doing:
- Creating engaging, age-appropriate curriculum aligned to the Australian framework
- Supporting schools and partners to embed Aboriginal-led content
- Helping build DJAARA’s learning programs in digital and in-person formats
- Working closely with Djaara educators, Elders and partners to keep content strong, respectful and relevant
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in education, curriculum design or cultural learning
- A passion for Aboriginal education and a respectful approach to cultural knowledge
- Great communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people
- Creativity, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
There are many benefits of working at DJAARA.
- Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
- Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
- A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses.
- Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
- Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged.
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The expected salary range is $106k pro rata + super (based on experience)
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your resume and a cover letter with some great examples that showcase your capabilities, skills and talents along with your values.
DJAARA is committed to a safe working environment and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a fit for work assessment.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Need more information?
If you require additional information, please contact Leanne Rose Munroe for a yarn on 0499 612 491
The Position Description will also provide further information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.
APPLY NOW – Applications closing 7 May 2025
Position Description - Education Curriculum Design Lead
