This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Examinations, Certification and Testing (ECT) Directorate manages the logistics for ATAR exams, Externally Set Tasks (EST), NAPLAN, and OLNA assessments in Western Australia. It develops online exam structures, oversees educational measurement in Years 11 and 12, ensures data integrity and timely reporting, and maintains a strong interface between schools and the Authority for efficient data transfer and stakeholder reporting.
The Role
The Examination Officer plays a crucial role in coordinating the recruitment, selection, and appointment of examination staff, ensuring all processes align with established procedures. This includes managing expressions of interest, appointments, and payment calculations for supervisors. The role also involves maintaining accurate records across multiple databases, reviewing and updating examination documents, and assisting examination supervisors, casual staff, and school administrators with queries. Additionally, the Examination Officer is responsible for developing and updating online training courses for supervisors, providing desktop and IT support, and managing content for the ATAR course examination supervisors' portal.
Further responsibilities include coordinating quotations and liaising with contracted services for the supply of examination materials, verifying accounts, and overseeing the delivery and storage of printed resources. The role also involves supporting the annual award ceremony through stakeholder liaison and certificate preparation. Additionally, the Examination Officer assists with routine correspondence, examination logistics, and responding to information requests from schools, education sectors, and the community, ensuring all records and databases are maintained in line with the Authority’s policies.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Cannington 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 Cannington train station just a 2-minute walk away from our building entrance.
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 Barclay Jones, Manager on (08) 9273 6309 or emailing Barclay.Jones@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, organise and prioritise the management of workload to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced word processing and excel skills and experience with other components of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills that identify, clarify and analyse problems and generate appropriate strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate effectively with relevant parties at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, maintain and manipulate data and provide reports in established database programs.
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: DOE922488
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, 21 February 2025
