This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing May 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
The Digital Content team are the digital strategy and creative experts within the Department of Education’s Communications directorate. We provide high-level digital communication services including:
- digital strategy, policy and advice
- digital asset management
- internal communications strategies
- digital content design and development
- social media strategy and creative content development
- performance analytics.
We are the custodians of the Department’s websites, our award-winning staff intranet and official social media channels. We work closely with our stakeholders to ensure strategies, campaigns, projects and initiatives have a world-class online presence, tell our stories and hit the mark.
The Role
We are looking for a senior communications all-rounder who has creative flair, a passion for storytelling, a “can do” approach, loves meaningful and varied work, and thrives from being part of an energetic and collaborative team.
The Senior Consultant - Digital Content will be ready to take the reins to help shape digital communications strategies, develop and coordinate digital content and projects across multiple platforms, and manage end-to-end publishing processes to deliver accuracy and engagement.
Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you will need a high level of attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
You’ll be responsible for:
- driving customer-centric content strategies across a range of Department platforms
- writing and creating engaging content for different audiences and purposes across multiple channels including website, intranet, social media and podcasts
- refining future content through insightful post-release assessment
- fostering valuable relationships with stakeholders and providing expert advice on digital communication
- maintaining digital channels to adhere to accessibility, content and branding standards
- improving content experiences across the Department’s digital channels
- leading and mentoring others.
We are looking for someone who will model our work behaviours of being purposeful, connected, high performing and leading ethically. Our people are passionate about what they do. We want someone who values the work we do as well as everyone in the team.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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)
- 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 Sharon Maloney, Manager Digital Content on (08) 0436 806 312 or emailing sharon.maloney@education.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following three (3) selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Job Specific
Demonstrated digital skills with the knowledge and ability to develop and implement innovative and creative strategies and projects, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation of projects and programs, including analysis and reporting on performance. Highly developed digital content writing skills.
Communication / Stakeholder Engagement
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment.
Team
Proven ability to work collaboratively, mentor and develop others.
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: DOE964591
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, 28 April 2025
