Principal Consultant - Examination Development

Examination Development are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of September, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

We have 1x permanent full-time position commencing February 2027

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 Role

The Principal Consultant - Examination Development will provide advice on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) examination and Externally Set Task (EST) policy and practices. They will also assist in the strategic planning and formulation of processes for the development of examinations and ESTs.

The suitable applicants will manage appointments and briefings of examiners, independent reviewers and final checkers for designated ATAR courses. They 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.

In this role you will provide advice to the School Curriculum and Standards Division Executive, committees and working parties on the development of AT…