Program Officer - Gifted and Talented Selection

Program Officer - Gifted and Talented Selection

Branch: Student Assessment and Reporting

Division: Strategy and Policy

Salary: Level 5, $108,848 - $118,961 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: 2026-07-21 4:30 PM

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Student Assessment and Reporting Branch provides services and has a major role in the following areas:

• providing support for the collection, monitoring and reporting of participation and engagement data, including administration of Notices of Arrangements for young people in Years 11 and 12 involved in approved options other than full-time schooling
• managing the On-entry Assessment Program
• managing the strategic and operational Gifted and Talented policies, processes and procedures including the selection of students for Primary Enrichment and Challenge (PEAC), secondary selective Gifted and Talented programs and the Olive A Lewis scholarship
• monitoring, analysing and reporting compliance with mandatory completion of documented plans for children in care and the child protection online training course for departmental staff
• coordinating processes pursuant to relevant legislation, including liaising with the Departments of Justice and Communities, the WA Police and Education Departments in other jurisdictions, for the sharing and release of confidential student information
• accessing, maintaining and enhancing the Student Tracking system including registering and updating details of students whose whereabouts are unknown
• providing data, analysis and advice related to system level student assessment and reporting
• supporting the development, enhancement and maintenance of key information systems and datasets related to system level student assessments and student participation and engagement.

The Role

The successful applicant will provide advice and assistance to the Principal Consultant in processes related to student identification and selection, including dealing with telephone inquiries, preparing correspondence and briefings notes and preparing and planning of venues and locations used as testing centres. They will additionally assist in the development, implementation and review of procedures and guidelines related to the Gifted and Talented program and will provide further assistance in the development and distribution of entrance assessments. This candidate will also provide advice and support to staff and parents/caregivers on assessment related matters and will research and analyse student performance data and provide reports to senior management.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth 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)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

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 Mark Terry, Principal Consultant - Gifted and Talented Selection, Student Assessment and Reporting on (08) 9264 5513 or by emailing Mark.Terry2@education.wa.edu.au

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.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: 1. Demonstrated experience and skills in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating programs. 2. Demonstrated well developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 3. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and clarify problems and construct solutions. 4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports and briefing notes. 5. Demonstrated well developed skills in data interpretation and reporting, including the ability to analyse trends and provide recommendations.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026