Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE652260
Appointment Pool
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (the Division) is seeking to establish a pool of Desktop Publishers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2020 year and up to the end of December 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up to the end of December 2022.
The 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 and students in international schools approved to deliver the Western Australian curriculum to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Desktop Publishers appointed will contribute excellent desktop publishing skills, using Adobe InDesign, Word and other software, to the development of materials for print and online publication for Western Australian schools and approved international schools delivering the Western Australian curriculum. Suitable applicants strong communication and negotiation skills will be an asset when working with teams collaborating across the Division. Attention to detail with a creative approach to the design and development of materials will also be an asset.
The Desktop Publishers will undertake desktop publishing of print materials and use advanced desktop publishing software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and other software, including the Microsoft Office suite, to produce high quality master copies from draft copies. The Desktop Publishers will communicate and negotiate with teams of writers and editors to refine draft materials and resolve issues associated with producing a broad range of materials and provide technical desktop publishing support to writers and editors.
The Desktop Publishers will continuously monitor work for instructions and feedback throughout the desktop publishing process, making modifications where necessary to improve output, decrease turn-around times and streamline work processes and operations. You will maintain effective records and relevant information databases in accordance with record keeping policy.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Experience in advanced desktop publishing skills in Adobe Creative Cloud in particular InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and a range of other associated software.
- Well-developed skills in formatting for print and online publication.
- Oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate effectively with relevant internal key stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in working independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to organise and prioritise the management of workloads.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position. The business needs of the branch may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information
Please contact Jo Merrey, Principal Consultant, Publications and Communication, by telephoning (08) 9273 6348 or emailing Jo.Merrey@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 5 November 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED