This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing February **** with possible extension and/or permanency.
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). 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.
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate is responsible for:
implementing moderation activities to ensure statewide comparability of standards
ensuring that equitable and rigorous Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations are developed and provided for implementation in all Western Australian schools and international schools that deliver the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
ensuring that the ATAR course examinations reflect content of the ATAR courses
directing and managing development, implementation and review of policies and programs of the Authority associated with Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and moderation
researching best practice in curriculum, standards and moderation
planning and developing policies, programs, systems and innovations associated with the work of the Authority
managing projects across the Authority
ensuring that the Authority remains responsive to the needs of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board and the Minister and leading coordination of associated services and support.
The Role
The successful applicant will develop and review curriculum and assessment to support implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline) and WACE.



They will monitor and review the implementation and delivery of curriculum, courses and course standards, projects and programs. They will additionally implement moderation activities to ensure state-wide comparability of standards. This applicant will be expected to provide high-level curriculum expertise to assist in the production of quality ATAR course examinations and marking keys as well as provide executive support for advisory committees and provide high-level advice at a State and national level and input into curriculum development and assessment.
This Principal Consultant position supports curriculum, assessment and standards in Science, with a particular focus on ATAR and General Chemistry courses. Applicants with expertise in senior secondary Earth and Environmental Science and Engineering Studies, together with strong knowledge of the Years 7–10 Science curriculum, will be highly regarded.
Skilled 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 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 5-minute walk away
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 Todd Wallace, Principal Consultant K-12 CASP Team 2 on ************** or .
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 ********* 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.
hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
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).
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October ****
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📌 Principal Consultant, Secondary – Curriculum And Assessment (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth