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SalaryThis is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until 30 June 2027.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate is responsible for developing an outline of Curriculum and Assessment in schools that, taking account of the needs of students, sets out the knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes that students are expected to acquire and guidelines for the assessment of student achievement and setting standards of student achievement and for the assessment and certification of student achievement according to those standards.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
You will develop and review Curriculum and Assessment and provide Aboriginal content education advice and expertise to support implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Outline). The successful applicant will monitor and review the implementation and delivery of curriculum, courses and course standards, projects and programs.
As the Principal Consultant - Aboriginal - Curriculum and Assessment, the successful applicant will develop and inform resources and professional learning to support the effective teaching of Aboriginal histories, cultures and languages. You will also organise, facilitate and coordinate information sessions for staff from schools, regions, professional associations and school systems/sector and conducts teacher seminars, as required.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment in the context of the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.
- 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, and develop resources and professional learning to support the effective teaching of Aboriginal histories, cultures and languages.
- 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 that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Lisa Honczarenko, Manager, Curriculum and Assessment by telephoning (08) 9273 6763 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, one being your current line manager.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
Employees will be required to:
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 25 March 2024.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
