Melanie Hughes

Melanie Hughes is an experienced Curriculum Specialist in Technologies at the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) since January 2023, with a prior role as Senior Education Specialist at The Australian Academy of Science from July 2021 to January 2023, focusing on Technologies Curriculum, Digital Literacy, and STEM. Previously, Melanie held positions such as Head of Digital Learning and Innovation at Moriah College and Senior Project Officer at ACARA, where support for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies was emphasized. A significant tenure with the Association of Independent Schools of NSW as Education Consultant involved enhancing the use of technology in K-12 education through best practice pedagogy. Additional experiences include serving as Professional Learning Leader for the PLANE Project and delivering professional development as a consultant at multiple organizations. Academic credentials include studies at Macquarie University and the University of Sydney.