Principal Consultant Secondary

Overview

Principal Consultant Secondary - Science

Branch: K-12 CASP Team 2

Division: Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy

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

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2026 up until February 2028 with possible extension.

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 School Curriculum and Standards Division is seeking a qualified, highly motivated and committed Principal Consultant - Secondary, Curriculum and Assessment specialist with skills, experience and knowledge across Year 7 to Year 10. In particular, candidates having experience and knowledge in The Science curriculum, will be highly considered.

The Role

As the Principal Consultant, you will organise, facilitate and coordinate information sessions for staff from schools, regions, professional associations and school systems/sector and conduct teacher seminars, as required. It will be your responsibility to facilitate consultation and collaborative processes between the systems, sector, schools and other stakeholder organisations to share ideas and devise common curriculum and assessment approaches.

As the successful candidate, you will develop and review curriculum and assessment to support the implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline. You will monitor, review and report on the implementation and delivery of curriculum initiatives, standards, projects and programs.

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 are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Cannington train station just a 5-minute walk away.
- 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).

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.

- 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.

More 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 (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

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 four (4) 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 Western Australian 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: DOE992441

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 (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Position Title Principal Consultant Secondary - Science

Agency Department of Education

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

Location Cannington

Unit/Division Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy

Branch K-12 CASP Team 2

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No. 00044695

Closing Date 2025-10-15 4:30 PM

Position Title Principal Consultant Secondary - Science

Description

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2026 up until February 2028 with possible extension.

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 School Curriculum and Standards Division is seeking a qualified, highly motivated and committed Principal Consultant - Secondary, Curriculum and Assessment specialist with skills, experience and knowledge across Year 7 to Year 10. In particular, candidates having experience and knowledge in The Science curriculum, will be highly considered.

The Role

As the Principal Consultant, you will organise, facilitate and coordinate information sessions for staff from schools, regions, professional associations and school systems/sector and conduct teacher seminars, as required. It will be your responsibility to facilitate consultation and collaborative processes between the systems, sector, schools and other stakeholder organisations to share ideas and devise common curriculum and assessment approaches.

As the successful candidate, you will develop and review curriculum and assessment to support the implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline. You will monitor, review and report on the implementation and delivery of curriculum initiatives, standards, projects and programs.

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 are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Cannington train station just a 5-minute walk away.
- 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 Todd Wallace, Principal Consultant Science on (08) 9273 6380 or todd.wallace@education.wa.edu.au.

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 2021-2025 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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

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 four (4) 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 Western Australian 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: DOE992441

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 (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025

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