This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing March 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
The School Curriculum and Standards 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. Within this framework, the Examinations, Certification, and Testing (ECT) Directorate plays a vital role in delivering essential educational services and initiatives.
The ECT Directorate is responsible for managing the logistics of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations, Externally Set Tasks (EST), and the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) across Western Australia. It also oversees the design and analysis of literacy and numeracy assessments for the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) and ensures high data integrity through collection, analysis, and reporting. Additional responsibilities include developing online exam structures, evaluating educational measurement activities for Years 11 and 12, and ensuring seamless data transfer between schools and the Authority. The Directorate is committed to meeting reporting requirements and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, supported by a diverse team of specialists in program analysis, systems, cyber security, and data management.
The Role
The Manager, K–10 Testing leads and manages the team responsible for implementation of all agreed local, national and international population and sample assessment programs across public and private schools in Western Australia. This includes OLNA, NAPLAN, National Assessment Program sample assessments, and international studies such as Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). The role oversees the full assessment lifecycle, including test and item development, delivery, data management, marking, analysis and reporting, ensuring assessments are valid, reliable and fit for purpose.
The role provides high-level advice to the Director and Executive Group on policy and performance issues arising from state, national and international assessments. It supports evidence-based decision-making by analysing student performance data and ensuring timely, high-quality reporting to schools, systems and sectors to inform planning, accountability and improvement initiatives. Collaboration with external agencies and other jurisdictions, and representation of Western Australia on national assessment bodies, is a key function.
The role is also responsible for effective people and resource management, including staff performance and wellbeing, budget and financial management, project oversight, and compliance with public sector, financial and recordkeeping requirements. It ensures the integrity, quality and value of all data produced, regularly reviews team performance, and delivers efficient, high-quality services to schools and stakeholders.
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
- 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 Gabby Raggio, Director, Logistics, Testing and Planning on 9273 6787 or emailing gabby.raggio@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.
- 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- 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 contribution, 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 impact outcome 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 toward 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: DOE1026590
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 23 February 2026.
