The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) have called for Expressions of Interest for Arts curriculum writers and advisory panel members.

Writers and advisory panel members must have extensive knowledge, understanding and expertise in one or more of the Arts disciplines (dance, drama, media arts, music, visual arts), teaching or related experience in the learning area, and experience in writing and developing curriculum and/or achievement standards outside of the classroom. Level of experience and expertise in the Arts, writing skills, experience in working collaboratively and representation across stages of schooling (K-2, 3-6, 7-10, 11-12) and across states and territories will be taken into consideration to ensure that the curriculum written is of the highest quality.

Engaging educators and the wider Arts community in the EOI process is crucial to ensure that we continue to collaboratively develop a world-class Australian Curriculum. During this period, ACARA encourages and welcomes applications for these roles from representatives of your organisation.

Please note that as part of the application process, all applicants require endorsement from their current employer prior to submission. All applicants must also ensure they are available for a five day induction in ACARA Sydney in March 2011.

Expressions of Interest for both roles close 10 December 2010 at 5:00pm (AEDT).

Further information is available on the ACARA website: http://www.acara.edu.au/arts.html