This is a permanent part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing January 2027

The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate is responsible for:

• implementing moderation activities to ensure statewide comparability of standards
• ensuring that equitable and rigorous Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations are developed and provided for implementation in all Western Australian schools and international schools that deliver the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
• ensuring that the ATAR course examinations reflect content of the ATAR courses
• ensuring that examinations are reviewed at completion of implementation
• leading development of examinations in an online environment and ensuring that the curriculum is shaped to address the shift into an online environment
• directing and managing development, implementation and review of policies and programs of the Authority associated with Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and moderation
• researching best practice in curriculum, standards and moderation
• planning and developing policies, programs, systems and innovations associated with the work of the Authority
• managing projects across the Authority
• ensuring that the Authority remains responsive to the needs of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board and the Minister and leading coordination of associated services and support.

The Role

The successful applicant will develop and review curriculum and assessment to support implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline) and WACE. They will monitor and review the implementation and delivery of curriculum, courses and course standards, projects and programs. They will additionally implement moderation activities to ensure state-wide comparability of standards. This applicant will be expected to provide high-level curriculum expertise in producing quality ATAR course examinations and marking keys as well as provide executive support for advisory committees and provide high-level advice at a State and national level and input into curriculum development and assessment.

 This successful applicant will organise, facilitate and coordinate information sessions for staff from schools, regions, professional associations and school systems/sector. They will manage contract writers and associated physical resources in a manner that meets government compliance requirements. They will also maintain effective records and course information databases in accordance with the Department’s record keeping policy. They will be expected to communicate, collaborate and negotiate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to establish and maintain common understandings to support the effective delivery of the Outline, the WACE, ATAR course examinations and Authority initiatives.

This Principal Consultant position supports curriculum, assessment and standards in The Arts, with a focus on Music. Applicants with substantial curriculum knowledge and experience in senior secondary ATAR and General Music courses, together with expertise in the Years 7–10 Music curriculum, will be highly regarded.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Cannington and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) 

• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Cannington train station just a 5-minute walk away

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clair Lang, Principal Consultant CASP Team 2 on (08) 9273 6720 or by emailing Clair.Lang@scsa.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated high-level knowledge of curriculum and assessment in the context of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline, the WACE, ATAR course examinations, performance monitoring and review.
2. Demonstrated high-order conceptual and analytical skills.
3. Demonstrated substantial project and program management skills, including the ability to implement processes to facilitate monitoring, reporting and successful delivery and objectives in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking consultation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and negotiation.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership.

 It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1067842

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026