Employment

Current Positions Available

 

General Manager, Schools Program, Assessment Services (Melbourne)

Research Officer, Assessment and Reporting (Melbourne)

 

Markers

Marker Positions - Melbourne - currently unavailable

2009 National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) (Applications closed)

 

Why work for ACER?

Working for ACER means working for one of the world’s leading educational research centres that is committed to creating and distributing research-based knowledge, products and services.  When you join ACER you will become part of a team of professionals who are experts in their fields and who work collaboratively across Australian and International projects.

Here are some of the benefits of working for ACER:

  • You will work for an independent, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to creating and promoting knowledge and tools that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan.  View ACER's Mission and Goals.

  • EOWA logoACER is one of 111 Australian employers to be awarded a 2009 Employer of Choice for Women status by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA). This is ACER's fourth consecutive year to receive this award. ACER was awarded the citation on the basis of our policies and practices that support women across the organisation and that have a positive outcome for both women and our business. The citation is a significant public acknowledgement of our efforts in the area of equal opportunity for women.


  • ACER has also been awarded a Fair and Flexible Employer Recognition Award 2009 - 2010 by Workforce Victoria in recognition of innovative programs and practices that imporve the work and family balance of employees.
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  • The organisation is a member of the Greenhouse Challenge, a voluntary initiative between the national Government and industry to report on and abate greenhouse gas emissions.  The ACER Sustainability Advisory Committee takes leadership on green practices through the organisation.


  • ACER is committed to the professional growth of staff throughout their employment. We encourage and support staff in a variety of ways to actively pursue professional learning, including with reference to the ACER Leadership Development Framework.

  • Professional development opportunities, including access to short courses, conferences and studies assistance (including study leave) for undertaking higher degrees.

  • A range of entitlements, including paid parental leave, carer’s leave and the additional option of flexible (48/52) leave

  • Fulll time and part time positions

  • A generous superannuation contribution of 17% of annual salary to full-time and some part-time staff (0.5 time fraction or more) whose appointment is for more than one year. For all other employees, ACER provides a contribution of 9% of annual salary.

  • Regular social events and staff activities

  • A commitment to Occupational Health & Safety, including trained OH&S representatives in each area