This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Examinations, Certification and Testing (ECT) Directorate and the Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate are responsible for ensuring the integrity and consistency of educational assessments across Western Australia. They manage key assessments such as ATAR examinations, Externally Set Tasks (EST), NAPLAN, and the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA), ensuring statewide comparability and high-quality data reporting. These directorates also facilitate strong communication between schools and the Authority for data transfer and compliance.
Additionally, the directorates lead the development of policies and programs across the K-12 education system, focusing on moderation, curriculum standards, and the transition to online assessments. They research best practices, manage projects, and ensure responsiveness to the needs of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board and the Minister.
The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and coordinating confidential communications, including briefing notes, reports, and submissions, and managing travel, accommodation, appointments, and enquiries. You will also contribute to the efficient running of the Directorate by establishing and monitoring business systems, assisting with administrative processes, and supporting committees with meeting coordination, agendas, minutes, and related materials.
Additionally, you will manage complex administrative tasks, ensuring objectives are met and timelines are adhered to. You will liaise with key stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and provide essential support in response to requests for information from schools, education systems, and the community. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing financial processes in line with departmental guidelines, handling confidential enquiries with discretion, and ensuring that records and databases are maintained in accordance with the Department’s recordkeeping policy.
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 Ameena Oudeh, Principal Consultant, Examination, Certification and Testing on (08) 9273 6395 or emailing ameena.oudeh@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of and considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers.
4. Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and time management skills, including the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
Other selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF may be evaluated at future stages of this recruitment process.
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: DOE949139
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, 4 April 2025
