Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE593942
Appointment Pool
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Division is seeking to establish a pool of highly motivated and committed Principal Consultant – Examination Development for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2019 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2020. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2019 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2020.
The suitable applicant will provide advice on the ATAR and Externally Set Tasks (EST) policies and practices along with assisting in the strategic planning and formulation of processes for the development of examinations and ESTs. As the suitable applicant you will manage appointments and briefings of examiners, independent reviewers and external checkers for designated ATAR courses and briefings of writers for designated EST courses.
As a Principal Consultant – Examination Development you will plan, manage and monitor the development and evaluation of designated ATAR course examinations, as required by the Authority, and check the analyses of these examinations to ensure reliability and validity. You will also plan, manage and monitor the development and evaluation of designated ESTs, as required by the Authority. You will be required to provide advice to the School Curriculum and Standards Division Executive, committees and working parties on the development of ATAR course examinations and ESTs and assist with the post-examination statistical process carried out by the Information Systems Branch.
As the suitable applicant you will liaise with schools and other external stakeholders to provide information on Authority policies and procedures pertaining to the ATAR course examinations and ESTs. You will also be required to develop reports, maintain effective records and course information databases in accordance with the Department’s record keeping policy and in relation to examination development.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Substantial knowledge of curriculum and assessment in the context of the WACE, ATAR course examinations and the ESTs.
- Highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking high-level consultation, collaborations and negotiations.
- Highly developed written communication skills with the ability to edit and ensure documents are error-free.
- Ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively to manage a range of complex projects.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the branch may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information
Please contact Kerry Cribb, Manager, Examination Development, by telephoning (08) 9273 6787 or emailing Kerry.Cribb@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements 1, 2 and 4, in the context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 9 August 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
