Principal Consultant - Curriculum and Assessment - Economics

K-12 CASP Team 1; England; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental educational authority in Cannington is seeking a Principal Consultant for Curriculum and Assessment. This permanent full-time role involves providing expert guidance, overseeing curriculum standards, and managing statewide moderation activities. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing high-quality assessments, contributing to educational standards, and facilitating information sessions at state and national levels. The position offers flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

12% employer-contributed superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Access to salary packaging

Qualifications

• Expert guidance on curriculum and assessment.
• Overseeing the implementation of curriculum standards.
• Coordinating moderation activities for consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum standards and assessment implementation.
• Manage statewide moderation activities.
• Guide development of high-quality ATAR course examinations.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Project management

Research best practices

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Principal Consultant - Curriculum and Assessment - Economics Branch : K-12 CASP Team 1 Division : Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Salary : Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (pro‑rata) (PSCA 2024) Work Type : Permanent - Full Time FTE : Location : Cannington Closing Date : 2026‑01‑12 4:30 PM

This is a permanent full‑time position with a negotiated start date.

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.

• implementing moderation activities to ensure statewide comparability of standards
• ensuring that equitable and rigorous Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations are developed and provided for implementation in all Western Australian schools and international schools that deliver the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
• ensuring that the ATAR course examinations reflect content of the ATAR courses
• ensuring that examinations are reviewed at completion of implementation
• leading development of examinations in an online environment and ensuring that the curriculum is shaped to address the shift into an online environment
• directing and managing development, implementation and review of policies and programs of the Authority associated with Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and moderation
• researching best practice in curriculum, standards and moderation
• planning and developing policies, programs, systems and innovations associated with the work of the Authority
• managing projects across the Authority
• ensuring that the Authority remains responsive to the needs of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board and the Minister and leading coordination of associated services and support

The Role

In this position, you will provide expert guidance on curriculum and assessment to support the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (the Outline) and WACE. Key responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of curriculum standards, coordinating moderation activities to ensure statewide consistency, and contributing to the development of high‑quality ATAR course examinations and marking keys. You will also facilitate information sessions and provide strategic advice at both state and national levels.

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
• 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).

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.

Eligibility

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights