Principal Consultant

Overview

Branch: Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy

Division: School Curriculum and Standards

Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Role

The Principal Consultant provides professional and strategic management support to the Assistant Executive Director through the leadership, development, implementation, coordination and management of projects, programs and initiatives pertaining to Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and certification. They manage project budgets, report on project tasks, progress risks and issues, and provide advice and recommendations on risk mitigation and process improvements.

If successful, you will review and evaluate application of Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and certification policies, processes and programs and the achievement of defined objectives. You will be expected to consult with members of the executive and management teams to address and resolve complex matters and identify issues and problems and investigate these in a systematic manner to ensure consistency of responses.

Professional Benefits

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

- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance including remote work, flexible 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).

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 Mandy Hudson, Assistant Executive Director Curriculum, Assessment & Strategic Policy on 9273 6310 or mandy.hudson@scsa.wa.edu.au.

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.

Eligibility and Selection

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Additional information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of current trends, initiatives and reforms in education, particularly the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in preparing reports, briefing notes and speeches.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively to manage a range of complex projects.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframe.

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: DOE990568

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025

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