The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian student's birth to 18 years. An exciting ongoing opportunity is available to join the Educational Measurement Team within the Assessment and Reporting Division of the VCAA. Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation of 12%) Ongoing from 06/04/2026 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions are available) Usual work location: East Melbourne Role purpose The purpose of this role is to contribute to the implementation of educational measurement methodologies that support the VCAA's assessment and reporting functions. This role will undertake advanced statistical and psychometric analyses of assessment data to support VCAA quality assurance processes and a variety of measurement projects to inform assessment policy and reporting, including written reports to the VCAA Board and relevant committees and working with VCAA assessment datasets and systems. The role will also work closely with senior staff within the Division and across the VCAA during peak operational assessment periods. The role is also specifically responsible for leading examination equating and standards-maintaining processes for the VCE Northern Hemisphere Timetable (NHT) project. It is anticipated that this role will liaise with external educational assessment and measurement experts on a continuous basis. About the Division The Assessment and Reporting Division is responsible for: the delivery, assessment and reporting of all VCE examinations and the implementation of the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests the development, delivery and marking of the General Achievement Test (GAT) the recruitment and training of sessional staff appointed to support F-12 assessment programs the marking of NAPLAN writing tests and all VCE examinations, including written, performance and Languages oral examinations managing the quality assurance and statistical moderation programs for VCE school-based assessments the operation of VCAA online assessment and marking systems including the VCAA online scoring system (VOSS), Insight and Digital Assessment Library collecting, maintaining and processing student enrolment data and assessment results for Senior Secondary level qualifications and NPALAN issuing Senior Secondary level certification to students under delegation from the VRQA managing the Victorian Student Register and the issuing of Victorian Student Numbers providing technical and professional support for assessment and reporting matters to the VCAA Board, internal and external stakeholders liaising with national and international bodies on assessment and reporting matters management of the VCAA Assessment Centre which provides facilities to support Division operations including training meetings and central marking Attributes Demonstrated knowledge and skills in analysing and solving complex measurement, analysis, and reporting problems under tight timeframes. Deliver robust and practical solutions by critically evaluating problems from multiple technical and operational perspectives. Comfortable working with complex concepts and technical detail. Communicate complex measurement issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure delivery of timely, accurate and high quality data analysis and reporting, including under time pressure during critical periods. Work effectively with staff across the organisation as well as key external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Qualifications and Experience Experience in high-stakes assessment and reporting programs, including educational data. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in applying item and test analysis software products and in applying and evaluating scaling and equating procedures. * Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in Measurement, Statistics, Assessment, Educational Psychology or a related quantitative discipline. How to apply Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description as well as the above-mentioned attributes. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Daniel Urbach, Principal Psychometrician via daniel.urbach@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 20/02/2026
