This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension
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 Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate is responsible for:
- implementing moderation activities to ensure statewide comparability of standards.
- ensuring that equitable and rigorous senior secondary examinations are developed and provided for implementation in all Western Australian schools and international schools that deliver the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses
- ensuring that the senior secondary examinations reflect the content of the ATAR courses
- ensuring that the examinations are reviewed at the completion of implementation
- leading the development of examinations in an online environment and ensuring that the curriculum is shaped to address the shift into an online environment
- directing and managing the development, implementation and review of policies and
The Role
We are looking to appoint a motivated and organised individual to join our team as an Examination Development Support Officer. This role supports a small team of desktop publishers in the development of ATAR course examination materials and externally set task (EST) materials. Your key responsibilities in this role will include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting a team of desktop publishers with the design and development of graphics for the ATAR course examinations and EST materials.
- Providing advice in the use of advanced desktop publishing software such as Adobe lnDesign, Microsoft Word and other software to produce from rough copies to high quality print-ready master copies.
- Ensuring effective communication and negotiation with the desktop publishers, writers and editors on issues associated with producing the ATAR course examination and EST materials.
- Providing technical and customer support to examiners, writers and desktop publishers in:
- the use of Adobe lnDesign, word processing software and other desktop publishing software and associated hardware
- the use of multimedia resources
- processing copyright registers.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Cannington 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; 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 Lisa Honczarenko, Manager Examination Development (08) 9273 6780 by emailing lisa.honczarenko@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 (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated desktop publishing skills and experience in Adobe lnDesign, Microsoft Word and a range of associated software, including conversion to PDF, scanning and inserting graphics.
- Demonstrated well developed skills in design and development of graphics using software packages such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
- Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to support a small team and provide advice on the organisation and 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: DOE976612
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, 7 July 2025
