Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Secondary – Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing November up until January 2028. 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 ATAR course examinations reflect content of the ATAR courses
• ensuring that examinations are reviewed at completion of implementation
• leading development of examinations in an online environment and ensuring that the curriculum is shaped to address the shift into an online environment
• 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

Located in the Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate, the Principal Consultant, Secondary – Curriculum and Assessment provides leadership in the development and review of curriculum, assessment, and standards support materials for Years 7–12. The role also oversees processes and deliverables associated with adopting and/or adapting the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 for Health and Physical Education (Years 7–10), with a particular focus on Health Studies in Years 11–12.

In this position, you will provide expert guidance on curriculum and assessment to support the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline) and WACE. Key responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of curriculum standards, coordinating moderation activities to ensure statewide consistency, and contributing to the development of high-quality ATAR course examinations and marking keys. You will also facilitate information sessions and provide strategic advice at both state and national levels.

We are located in Cannington and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation
• 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)

• 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

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job
2. Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated high-level knowledge of curriculum and assessment in the context of the WA 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

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on 08 9264 4127 for assistance

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE985597

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 08 September 2025