This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026
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
As Program Offer, Gifted and Talented Selection, you will assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines related to the Gifted and Talented Selective Arts Program. In addition, you will provide advice to parents and information to schools about Secondary Selective Entrance Gifted and Talented Arts Programs.
Join our team and support the Principal Consultant in the key processes related to Arts student identification and selection. In this role, you will answer telephone enquiries, prepare correspondence and briefing notes, recruit moderators, and coordinate the planning and preparation of venues and locations used as testing centres.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth 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 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).
Your future manager Michael Comber is more than happy to chat with you about the position on (08) 9264 5222 or via email 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.
- 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated experience and skills in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating programs.
- Demonstrated well developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and clarify problems and construct solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports and briefing notes.
- Demonstrated well developed skills in data interpretation and reporting, including the ability to analyse trends and provide recommendations..
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: DOE1011567
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 Tuesday, 16 December 2025
