APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2025
The union is calling for expressions of interest for experienced teacher members to participate in NESA’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and 11–12 syllabus writers to provide expert advice and assure the quality of the outcomes and content of the draft syllabuses, as part of NESA’s new syllabus development process in the following subjects:
- Community & Family Studies 11–12
- Investigating Science 11–12
- Science Extension 11–12
- Studies of Religion 1 11–12
- Studies of Religion 2 11–12
- Design & Technology 11–12
- Food Technology 11–12
NESA will determine the final composition of the groups from the recommendations provided by the IEU and other stakeholders. Successful applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae and will be selected based on their expertise in content knowledge for both the subject area and for the years of schooling and at least one of the following criteria:
- knowledge of research and/or evidence-based practice.
- recent teaching experience in the course(s) or subject area
- expertise in curriculum development for schools
- understanding of relevant state, national and international practices and trends
- knowledge of research and/or evidence-based practice.
To avoid perceived or actual conflicts of interest, members of the TAG are excluded from being:
- engaged in commercial educational activities, such as textbook writing, or commercial
- professional development provision related to the syllabus(es)
- a syllabus writer involved in the current syllabus development process
- a full-time employee of NESA.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the Member Nomination Form and return it to pd@ieu.asn.au (Attention: Elle) by close of business on Wednesday 8 October 2025.