Principal Consultant Secondary Curriculum and Assessment

This is a permanent full-time position commencing August 2026

We will consider a job share arrangement if we are unable to fill this position full-time and encourage job seekers looking for part-time work to apply

The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat support to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Authority. The Division supports the delivery of quality curriculum, assessment and standards for Kindergarten to Year 12 education, enabling Western Australian students to become confident and creative learners, and active and informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

The Role

We are looking for a Principal Consultant - Secondary Curriculum and Assessment to work within Accounting and Finance curriculum.

This role is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Accounting and Finance curriculum and assessment materials that support the implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). The position provides high-level curriculum expertise to support course development, assessment standards, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations and moderation activities to ensure consistent state-wide comparability of student achievement standards.

The role coordinates and monitors curriculum, assessment and related projects and initiatives, ensuring outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes and budget requirements. The role may also include responsibility for overseeing an additional Humanities and Social Sciences learning area.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently 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)

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 Max Leech, Manager on (08) 9273 6740 or by emailing max.leech@scsa.wa.edu.au

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.

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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. 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.
  2. Demonstrated high-order conceptual and analytical skills.
  3. 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.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking consultation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and negotiation.
  5. 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: DOE1044433

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 Friday, 10 July 2026