About Studio Schools of Australia Ltd
Studio Schools of Australia (SSA) was established in 2019 to bring about a “system” level change in secondary education for Indigenous students in remote communities across northern Australia. This “system level” reform is based on well-established evidence of what works for Indigenous students, their families and communities, in a scalable, proven work-related model of education introduced at the Yiramalay / Wesley Studio School in the Kimberley, Western Australia, in 2010.
SSA’s mission is to enable Indigenous students to lead their own advancement and to take a valuable and meaningful place in their own communities and within Australia.
SSA is committed to being a child safe environment, and we actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.
Overview
The Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC) Program Manager is responsible for the planning and the daily operation of the IERC program. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is based on country at the IERC which is co-located with the Manjali Studio School in the Kimberley.
Operational Responsibilities
1. Curriculum
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Support teachers to integrate 4 circles learning into teaching and learning plans to effectively deliver the Middle Years and Senior Years Frameworks.
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Collaborate with Traditional Owners, Elders to enhance cultural learning and workplace learning.
2. Assessment & Data-Driven Improvement
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Develop and monitor school-wide assessment strategies to measure student progress and program effectiveness.
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Analyse academic data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
3. Professional Development and Support of Staff
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With the school Principals, plan and implement the annual professional development program, and professional support activities for all staff, to build capacity.
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Work with the TIDE program coordinator, to ensure alignment with both educational objectives and cultural values.
4. Compliance & Accreditation
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Ensure curriculum and assessment practices meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
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Plan and contribute to accreditation processes and external reviews.
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Oversee government reporting and funding acquittals for IERC programs.
5. Other
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Support special projects as directed by the CEO.
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Skills and Capabilities
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Qualified teacher registered in Australia, preferably with the TRBWA.
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Proven experience in curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment ideally in Indigenous or remote education settings.
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Strong ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, integrating cultural knowledge into learning programs.
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Experience in data-driven decision-making to enhance student outcomes.
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Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
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Ability to collaborate with school leaders, Elders, government bodies, and community stakeholders.
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Understanding of accreditation, regulatory requirements, and government reporting in education.
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Experience in training and mentoring educators to improve teaching practices.
Employment
Due to Australian immigration regulations, applicants must have Australian work rights. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Applicants will be required to provide a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC).
All appointments at Studio Schools of Australia are subject to child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.
Closing date for applications is 30 May 2025.