Content Writer/Editor - Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

at  Twinkl

Location: Australia - 100% Remote / Home Working (Must permanently live in Australia & have the right to work without restrictions to apply for this role)
Pay Rate: $28 AUD per hour
Contract: 12-month initial contract (Highly likely to be extended, but no guarantees) - Self-employed contractor. Responsible for own taxes.
Hours of work: 15 hours per week - Part Time
Hiring Manager: Charley Buck
Recruiter: Frazer Morton

THE ROLE:

Team Australia are looking for an experienced and innovative Content Writer/Content Editor for the creation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples related content within the Australian product. They will support with work on resources to address the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority within the Australian Curriculum. They will also work closely with the Australian Content Advisor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Belinda Huntriss.
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples context, a working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of commonly accepted guidelines related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples culture and history.
You’ll work within our Topics and Languages Australia team, who create resources specifically designed for Australian educators and children to cover 100+ different events. Alongside remote learning and Back to School resources, our topics content often receives top user requests and downloads.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping those who teach by providing high quality resources that react to requirements of Australian educators and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples communities.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• The ins and outs of being a Content Writer/Editor at Twinkl;
• How to respond to customer requests and feedback;
• The production process required for creative new and innovative resources;
• How a production team works together across different markets and countries.

TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Be passionate about and have a genuine interest for addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures;
• Have enthusiasm for creating exciting and engaging new resource content, aligned to the Australian Curriculum;
• Have knowledge and experience in teaching of the Australian Curriculum in F-6;
• Be able to work collaboratively with Content Editors and other production team members, and be open to receiving constant feedback throughout the different production stages;
• Be committed to representing diversity through the work you produce, and have a good understanding of associated issues;
• Be aware of and implement Twinkl Brand guidelines;
• Be aware of and constantly review gaps in the market, as well as being aware of competitor releases.