Senior Consultant - Policy Research and Ethics
Branch: Strategic and External Relations
Division: Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy
Salary: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
This is an eighteen (18) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency.
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 has two directorates – Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy; and Examinations, Certification and Testing.
The Role
The Senior Consultant develops, reviews and coordinates operational and high-level policies, guidelines and procedures in relation to strategic issues and the operation of the Authority's research and ethics functions.
They are required to lead, plan and undertake high-level research and critical analysis to identify emerging trends and issues at a local, national and international level and provide reports to Division Executive and Senior Management.
If successful, you will review submitted applications for ethical approval and provide guidance to potential and actual applicants to ensure access to the Authority's information sets is granted to appropriate and legitimate applicants in accordance with legislative requirements.
In addition, you will coordinate and prepare correspondence, speeches, reports, submissions, approvals, conditional approvals and policy briefings on research protocols and education-related matters.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Cannington and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create a 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).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Arti Dogra, Manager, Strategic and External Relations on (08) 9273 6751 or by emailing
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.
Minimum Requirements:
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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.
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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate current State and National education issues, policies and systems.
Demonstrated highly developed research, analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and clarify patterns and trends, process improvements and provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of Ministerial responses, briefings, policy and complex reports.
Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to undertake high-level consultations and negotiations.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and policy governing human research, including human research ethic processes.
Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in providing executive and administrative support to a committee or board.
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: DOE918758
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, 13 November 2024.
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