This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until June 2030 with possible permanency  

The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society. 

The Role

The Publications Officer plans, implements, evaluates and coordinates effective writing services to support the content, design, publishing and distribution of Authority publications. They provide high-level editing expertise and advice to staff to ensure best practice in the development of materials.

The successful applicant will ideally have strong communication, time management and negotiation skills, which will be an asset when collaborating with teams across the Division. To ensure success in this role the successful applicant should have an excellent eye for detail and capacity to conduct research and synthesise information quickly.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Cannington 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 or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• 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) 

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 Rachel Hoare, Manager, Publications and Communication on (08) 9273 6746 or by emailing rachel.hoare@education.wa.edu.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 four (4) 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 editing, proofreading and quality assuring educational materials for a range of media and, in particular, for school systems/sector and the wider community.
2. Demonstrated experience in the design, development and delivery of publications and communications.
3. Demonstrated well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels.
4. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, work within a team environment and deliver outcomes on schedule.
5. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing key projects and problem solving.

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: DOE1063824

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 Tuesday, 6 October 2026