The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government established under the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act 2014. In collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders and partner agencies, the QCAA plays a critical role in the design and delivery of education in Queensland. The QCAA is responsible for kindergarten guideline and senior secondary syllabus development, and for providing resources and services to help teachers develop curriculum, teaching and learning programs from kindergarten to Year 12. It also provides testing, assessment, moderation, certification, and vocational education and training services to Queensland’s education community.

Job details

Main responsibilities

The Review Officer is responsible for reviewing submissions for QCAA-approved AARA and making decisions about AARA in the context of senior secondary summative assessment in Queensland.

In this role, you will:

• participate in the AARA team by assessing AARA applications for summative assessment and NAPLAN tests, and making decisions in relation to requests for individual students, taking into account the potential impact on students in exam settings
• contribute to consolidated documentation to support the consistent application of approved AARA arrangements by QCAA staff
• provide advice and updates to the manager on identified issues relating to AARA applications including professional resources that are responsive to the needs of Queensland schools
• support the development of strategies to enhance the knowledge and understanding of AARA practices by QCAA staff
• maintain strict confidentiality.

Experience in the education of students with disability in senior secondary and/or AARA, or relevant medical/allied health experience and registration is highly desirable.

What we are looking for

Appointments in the public sector focus on selecting the person best suited to the position and for equity and diversity. The QCAA is committed to fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all current and prospective employees.

This role is aligned with the Individual contributor profile in the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

VIsion

-   Gains insight into issues by analysing the available information in a critical manner (Makes insightful decisions)

-   Accepts decision making responsibility and demonstrates judgement about when to escalate issues (Makes insightful decisions)

Results

-   Contributes to the development of team objectives and recognises own role in achieving results (Drives accountability and outcomes)

-   Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders (Builds ensuring relationships)

Accountability

-   Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness (Pursues continuous growth)

-   Upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources (Demonstrates sound governance)

To Apply

Please refer the attached position description

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. For further information, refer to the Information for Applicants document.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO5 Review Officer Casual AARA PD final (PDF, 83KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants from 8.1.24 (PDF, 718KB)
  Information Package for Applicants