Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE709720

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency 

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

• 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave

The Role and our Branch

The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

You will have a sound knowledge of the Western Australian Mathematics curriculum up to Year 10 and knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the principles of Rasch measurement and how to use Rasch data for test development. You will be part of the K-10 testing team, but will also be self-motivated and able to work independently.

As Principal Consultant Measurement – Mathematics, you will design and develop OLNA numeracy assessment instruments and review and provide expert advice on the NAPLAN Numeracy assessment instruments developed by external agencies and contractors.  You will provide expert measurement and curriculum advice on mathematics at the national level through collaboration with stakeholders from all sectors, states and territories to review and resolve matters related to item development and test construction.

Who are we?

Visit our website: scsa.wa.edu.au to find out more about the work of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.

Cultural Diversity

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.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

1. Ability to design and develop highly sophisticated assessment tools suitable for the online assessment of Numeracy.
2. Highly developed project coordination skills, including demonstrated experience in planning, monitoring, reviewing, evaluating and reporting on complex projects.
3. Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills in the area of student assessment, including the ability to analyse student achievement data using Rasch methodology.
4. Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to work with professional organisations and peak bodies in a consultative and collaborative manner to secure program outcomes.
5. Highly developed written and oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
6. High level understanding of contemporary issues in the assessment, measurement and reporting of student performance, particularly in relation to the Mathematics learning area.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

All inquiries are welcomed

Please contact Gabrielle Bastow, Manager – K-10 Testing ECT by telephoning (08) 9442 9460 or emailing Gabrielle.Bastow@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online.  Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions.  It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.

Your application should include:

• A maximum four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (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 before commencing employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• complete
• the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
• the Department’s training in Accountability 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 Monday, 15 November 2021.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.   

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.