This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing August 2025 with possible extension
The Student Assessment and Reporting Branch sits within the System and School Performance Directorate whose function is to:
- develop, disseminate and support Departmental policies and frameworks related to performance, research and accountability
- collect, analyse and provide performance and statistical information to meet planning, reporting and resource allocation requirements and enhance Departmental decision making
- provide information and support to external agencies and the wider community about public schools
- manage the On-entry Assessment program, Reporting to Parents (RTP), the application and selection processes for Gifted and Talented programs, the Online Incident Notification System (OINS) and the administration of Notices of Arrangements.
The Role
The Senior Consultant – On-entry Assessment role involves providing advice, assistance and professional learning support to schools and Department staff in relation to the On-entry Assessment Program. This means ensuring the availability of quality assurance online assessment and reporting functionality for schools as well as the coordination and distribution of all assessment resources to schools.
Our ideal candidate will have high level communication and interpersonal skills who can liaise easily with the Information and Communication Technology Division on requirements for assessment components and online functions, test and approve changes for publication. More broadly, you will provide support and assistance with data management requirements and data requests related to On-entry Assessment, support strategic planning, decision making and reporting by providing data analysis and interpretation of the On-entry Assessment Program. Develop and update the online content for the department and public platforms.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth 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).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Michael Comber, Manager Student Assessment and Reporting on (08) 9264 5222 or by emailing Michael.Comber@education.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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start
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 (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level understanding of contemporary issues in the assessment, measurement and reporting of student performance, particularly in the early education years.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues in the area of student assessment.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to undertake high-level consultations and negotiations.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, briefing notes and resources.
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 975689
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, 25 July 2025
