Principal Consultant, Secondary - Curriculum and Assessment

This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing January 2027 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 …