Work with us
Join us at ACARA. We are respectful, professional and passionate about our work improving the learning of all young Australians. We work with integrity and collaborate with our partners and stakeholders around the country. What's more, when you join ACARA, you'll be working for an organisation recognised as a Best Workplace Employer (Voice Award, 2022).
What we offer
ACARA offers employees a range of benefits including:
- flexible home-based working arrangements – working from anywhere in Australia
- offices in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne – with alternative workplaces in other locations
- cloud-based work solutions for everyone including both employees and contractors
- novated leasing options – along with many other packaging benefits
- a diverse and inclusive workplace
- access to our online wellbeing portal and professional learning solutions
- an employee assistance program for you and your family – including mental health support
- a competitive 18 weeks paid parental leave program
- team-based volunteering.
Current vacancies
View our latest employment opportunities on our recruitment portal and below.
Conditions
Read our conditions in the ACARA Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 (PDF 1.6 MB).
Audit Risk and Finance Committee Independent Member
Be an independent member of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee (ARFC) for ACARA to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians.
- Provide expert advice on risk, governance and controls
- 3-year contract with the possibility of reappointment
- 4 meetings per year
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is all about education. ACARA’s vision is to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting. We are an organisation with strong passion, pride and commitment to our work. Our culture is highly collaborative and supportive.
Our work ranges from developing the Australian Curriculum to delivering national assessments such as NAPLAN, a nationally consistent measure to determine whether or not students are meeting important educational outcomes, as well as providing comparable information to parents, educators and the community about each of Australia’s schools through our My School website.
We are proud that we are genuinely contributing to Australia's future, through the important role we play in students' lives.
ACARA is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for an independent member sit on our Audit, Risk and Finance Committee (ARFC), starting in July 2026.
We are keen to hear from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate individuals who share our vision and commitment, and have the skills to provide independent advice, assurance and assistance on the ARFC, which reports to the ACARA Board, in the following areas:
- Risk oversight and management including risk framework, fraud and corruption control arrangements, business continuity and disaster recovery, work health and safety and ICT.
- Internal controls including framework, legislative and policy compliance, security compliance.
- External Audit.
- Internal Audit including appointment of internal audit service provider, audit framework and audit priorities.
- Financial management and reporting.
- Compliance and governance.
- Business improvement, corporate strategic planning, and performance data.
ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians. The membership has become available through the planned rotation of existing members.
The ARFC Independent Members may be appointed for up to a 3-year term and may be reappointed for a further term (with the total period of continuous membership not exceeding six years).
The Committee meets at least four times a year virtually and includes pre-meeting briefs. The ARFC may have circular resolutions from time to time.
You can find more details about ACARA and its work, the Committee and the role in the Expression of Interest document, which also contains essential information and a submission form, within the Independent Member information pack and assessment framework.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted to [email protected] and to be received in full by no later than 5pm AEDT on 22 May 2026.