This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP.
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 Examinations, Certification and Testing (ECT) Directorate is responsible for:
- implementing the logistics for the delivery of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations
- implementing the logistics for the delivery of Externally Set Tasks (EST)
- developing and maintaining strategies to acknowledge student performance including the development of online exam structures
- designing, implementing and evaluating educational measurement activities in Years 11 and 12, including the moderation of external assessment activities
- implementing the logistics for the delivery of National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) across Western Australia
- designing, developing and analysing tests, and implementing the logistics for the delivery of the literacy and numeracy assessments of the Online Literacy Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)
- ensuring that data is of the highest integrity and that it is collected, assured, analysed and reported within all required timelines
- ensuring that there is a strong interface between schools and the Authority for the purpose of data transferal
- managing all reporting requirements for the Authority and assuring the efficacy of any data reported to stakeholders.
The Role
As the Principal Consultant Measurement – Data Management you will provide high level, expert technical advice and assistance to the Director, Manager and the K-10 Testing team in relation to data management, analysis and reporting. In this role you will be required to undertake rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and integrability of NAPLAN data for both state and national reporting and to manage and monitor the security of all student data collected for NAPLAN and OLNA assessment programs.
We are seeking an applicant who can represent the Authority at internal and external, state and national forums to ensure the consistency in data processes, providing guidance and input into the development of the Authority’s position on NAPLAN assessment data management. Your ability to manage, develop, manipulate and analyse the state’s datasets using software and coding will be required in this role.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in Cannington and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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)
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 Jonathon Ainge, Manager K-10 Testing ECT on (08) 9442 9464 or emailing jonathan.ainge@scsa.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial skills, experience and knowledge in the administration and development of databases.
- Demonstrated substantial project management experience, including the ability to develop and coordinate system investigation, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and support and implement effective change control.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical, research and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and clarify problems and generate strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to consult with, and provide support to, users and stakeholders
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, use initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
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: DOE/923210
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 Wednesday, 16 October 2024
