Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE785977
Various Positions – Principal Consultants Secondary – Languages
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate is seeking to appoint two (2) qualified, highly motivated and committed Principal Consultants Secondary – Curriculum and Assessment – Languages with specialised expertise in teaching one or more of the following languages to Year 11 and 12: Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean or Tamil.
We currently have the following positions available:
For Permanent tenure only
- 1x – permanent full-time position
- 1x – permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position
All positions will commence January 2023.
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 successful applicants will have the opportunity to work as part of an enthusiastic and self-motivated team and conceptualise and complete curriculum projects. The Principal Consultants Secondary – Curriculum and Assessment – Languages will:
- develop and review curriculum and assessment to support implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline) and WACE.
- monitor and review the implementation and delivery of curriculum, courses and course standards, projects and programs
- implement moderation activities to ensure statewide comparability of standards
- provide high-level curriculum advice and expertise in producing quality ATAR course examinations and marking keys
- communicate, collaborate and negotiate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to establish and maintain common understandings to support the effective delivery of the Outline, the WACE, ATAR course examinations and Authority initiatives.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Division provides administrative and secretariat services for and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Division 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.
Located in Curriculum and Assessment in the Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate, the Principal Consultant – Secondary Curriculum and Assessment – Languages manages the development and review of curriculum, assessment and standards support materials in the area of Languages.
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:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge of curriculum and assessment in the context of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline, the WACE, ATAR course examinations, performance monitoring and review.
- Demonstrated high-order conceptual and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated substantial project and program management skills, including the ability to implement processes to facilitate monitoring, reporting and successful delivery and objectives in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking consultation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and negotiation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership.
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 Adriana Douglas, Manager, Curriculum and Assessment, by telephoning (08) 0468 571 468 or emailing Adriana.Douglas@scsa.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 two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in 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 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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- 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 Wednesday, 30 November 2022.
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.
