Senior Assessment Adviser - STEM
Core
Lead the end-to-end development, delivery, and reporting of high-quality external STEM assessments (F-10, VCE, GAT, NAPLAN) for Victorian schools.
Role type
Senior Assessment Adviser (STEM)
Builds
Valid and reliable external STEM assessments, assessment frameworks, and operational processes.
Domain
Education / Assessment / STEM
Required skills
STEM subject matter expertise, assessment item development, project management, panel leadership, quality assurance, procurement, contract management
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualification in Education or relevant field, experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
Technologies
Insight platform, Digital Assessment Library, project management software
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development of a portfolio of high-quality, valid reliable external assessments within agreed timelines and budget; Provide expert advice on and lead capability building in the development of valid and reliable external assessments, with a focus on STEM; Lead and project manage the end-to-end development of a portfolio of high-quality, valid reliable external assessments within agreed timelines and budget, with a focus on STEM; Lead the selection, appointment, and performance management of examination development panels, and the selection, appointment and training of lead assessors and assessors; Lead the consistent implementation of quality assurance processes and procedures, applying professional judgement and expertise to proactively identify, document, and respond to quality concerns; Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence, and other documentation on complex matters for senior leaders and governance forums.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities