This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is seeking a culturally responsive and aware, motivated, and enthusiastic Desktop Publisher to join their friendly team.
SIDE is the main centre for Kindergarten to Year 12 distance education and online learning. It provides quality education for students who for various reasons cannot attend classes in a mainstream school. SIDE caters for Western Australian students who are:
- geographically isolated
- temporarily living overseas or travelling within Australia or overseas and not enrolled at a local school
- enrolled full-time in a registered dance/ballet school
- involved in elite performance including sport, theatre and music
- school-based students whose local schools are unable to offer appropriate courses
- unable to attend regular school due to severe health conditions
SIDE offers the same education opportunities and support as most primary and secondary schools, including support for students with disabilities, students with learning difficulties and gifted and talented students. A feature of the student experience at SIDE is the support from teachers in all years, and our secondary student services team. We have a broad range of Year 11 and 12 courses, catering for all post-school destinations, including university, TAFE, private providers, and employment.
Find out more about our school by visiting side.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Desktop Publisher will ideally use advanced desktop publishing software to produce high quality copies of print materials. As such, applicants with experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and other software, are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant 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.
The Desktop Publisher will convert files into appropriate formats for printing, or for the Internet, using computer software according to design specifications, and appropriately store electronic files in a file management system ensuring security and ease of retrieval. They will communicate and negotiate with SIDE staff to refine draft materials and resolve issues associated with producing materials for publication. The successful applicant will provide technical desktop publishing support to a range of staff and as such should have the capacity to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines whilst maintaining effective records and relevant information databases in accordance with record keeping policy.
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 Brian Cattaway on (08) 9311 1400 or emailing Brian.cattaway@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in advanced desktop publishing skills in Adobe Creative Cloud in particular InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and a range of other associated software.
- Demonstrated well-developed skills in formatting for print and online publication.
- Demonstrated oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate effectively with relevant internal key stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience in working independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise the management of workloads.
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: SS/SS924851
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 November 2024
