This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing September 2025 up until June 2030
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (the Division) supports the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) by providing administrative and secretariat services and implementing its decisions. The Authority ensures quality curriculum, assessment, and standards to empower all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Division is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Manager, Strategic Projects to join our Executive team.
The Division has two directorates – Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy; and Examinations, Certification and Testing. The Division’s purpose is to:
- ensure 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
- direct and manage the development, implementation and review of policies and programs of the Authority associated with Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and moderation
- research best practice in curriculum, standards and moderation
- implement the logistics for the delivery of ATAR course examinations and the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy across Western Australia
- develop and maintain strategies to acknowledge student performance
- design, implement and evaluate educational measurement activities in Years 11 and 12, including the moderation of external assessment activities
- ensure that data is collected, manipulated, analysed and reported within all required timelines
- develop Externally Set Tasks (EST) and implement the logistics of delivery
- ensure 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) branch information
- ensure that the ATAR course examinations are reviewed at the completion of implementation
- lead the development of examinations in an online environment and ensure that the curriculum is shaped to address the shift into an online environment.
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Manager, Strategic Projects to initiate, lead, and manage system wide projects, policy reviews and identified procurement activities. This means having a strong ability to evaluate ongoing projects and program performance, such as establishing clear plans and timeframes for project implementation, as well as identifying critical success factors is essential.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director – School Curriculum and Standards, the Manager, Strategic Projects is expected to coordinate and support a consistent and rigorous approach to project management and risk assessment and must be able to consider the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipate priorities and develop long term plans for School Curriculum and Standards.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who thrives on translating strategy into operational goals and creating a shared sense of purpose by engaging others in the strategic direction of the work area, encouraging contribution as well as communicating expected outcomes. You will also be able to confidently present information, and translate information for others, in a clear, concise and articulate manner, approaching negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues while anticipating the position of key stakeholders and adapting your approach accordingly.
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).
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 Juanita Healy, Executive Director on (08) 9273 6373 or Juanita.Healy@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 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 comprehensive CV (or resume) providing sufficient information to enable assessment of your skills and experience relevant to the role.
- A (3) page statement (or cover letter) addressing the selection criteria and key responsibilities as outlined in the attached JDF within the context of the role:
Implements and manages strategy
- Translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.
- Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contributions and communicates expected outcomes.
- Considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area.
- Understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues.
Achieves results
- Evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors.
- Establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities.
- Strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same.
- Monitors progress and identifies risks that may affect outcomes and adjusts plans as required.
Builds productive relationships
- Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
- Recognises shared agendas and works towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.
Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
- Acts professionally and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.
- Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work; and commits energy and drive to see that goals are achieved.
- Persists and focuses on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances.
Communicates and influences effectively
- Confidently presents information in a clear, concise and articulate manner and translates information for others.
- Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues, having prepared well in advance.
- Anticipates the position of the other party and adapts approach accordingly.
- Encourages the support of relevant stakeholders.
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: DOE980088
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: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 August 2025
