This is a permanent full-time position commencing September 2026.

The Campaigns and Projects team are the campaign strategists, and creative and implementation experts within Communications. The team provides high level corporate communications, public relations and marketing strategies and services for the Department, including:

• planning and delivering communication projects, products, campaigns and events
• brand management
• campaign, advertising policy and events advice
• high level public relations and marketing advice to schools.

The Campaigns and Projects team work collaboratively across the entire Department in the delivery of projects, campaigns and events to deliver outcomes that align with the Department’s strategic directions.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced marketing communications professional to coordinate communication projects, events and initiatives and to build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

In this role, the successful applicant will develop and contribute to communication plans, including their planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience managing small projects or contributing to larger projects and events. They will demonstrate initiative and strategic thinking, along with strong time management skills and the ability to work collaboratively, contribute to team outcomes, and manage competing priorities and deadlines. 

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home.
• 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) 
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

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 Hannah Thompson on 0437 253 010 or by emailing hannaht@thefuturesgroup.com.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to three (3) 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:

1. Demonstrated experience in communications, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation of communications projects, campaigns and events. Demonstrated well developed writing skills.
2. Considerable experience managing straightforward projects, or components of larger projects or events, with the ability to prioritise work and deliver agreed outcomes.
3. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment.
4. Well developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and provide recommendations to complex problems aligned to strategic direction.
5. Proven ability to work collaboratively, contribute to the achievement of team outcomes and share expertise.

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: DOE1060467

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 Monday, 24 August 2026