This talent register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities up to twelve (12) months for a range of key positions across the Communications Directorate.
The priority and focus of the Department of Education remains on utilising merit-based selection processes to appoint staff permanently.
*The Department will commence reviewing applications immediately to fill current opportunities*
Our Directorate
The Communications Directorate works to ensure all our activities enhance the image and reputation of the Department and promote Western Australian Government initiatives in education. We do this by providing a range of services to all areas of the Department including:
- internal and external communications
- communications campaigns and strategies
- brand management
- strategic communications advice
- media strategy and management, stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- public relations and marketing activities for a wide range of programs and audiences.
Within the Communications Directorate there are three branches of expert teams:
Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement and Media
The Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement and Media team are responsible for the overarching communication strategy and governance, and manage stakeholder engagement, business and media services including:
Strategy and Governance
- setting strategy, standards and processes for the directorate
- stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- communications planning and policy
- maintains the “project management office” within Communications to ensure projects are established and delivered using the project governance framework, including planning and regular reporting priority setting, performance monitoring and measurement
- executive/business support and corporate reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
- manage and influence stakeholder engagement and media activities, and consistent support to internal stakeholders
- manage brokerage of communications services using a business partnering model and project matrix structure
- strategic relationship management with directorates across the education department, the office of the Director General and Minister’s office
- brand and messaging
- speeches
- engagement with Department directorates about their strategy, plans and products.
Media Relations
- media strategy, policy and advice
- managing both media responses to incidents or contentious issues and creating proactive stories
- media monitoring and training
- measurement of outcomes.
Digital Content
The Digital Content team are the digital strategy and creative experts, providing 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.
Digital Content is the custodian of the Department’s websites, staff intranet and official social media channels. The team work closely with stakeholders to ensure strategies, campaigns, projects and initiatives have a world-class online presence.
Campaigns and Projects
The Campaigns and Projects team are the campaign strategists plus creative and implementation experts within Communications. The team provide high level corporate communications, public relations and marketing strategies and services for the Department, including:
- planning and delivering communication projects, products, campaigns and events
- brand management
- product, campaign and events policy and advice
- high level public relations and marketing advice to schools
- research of best practice to bring about behaviour change.
The Roles
You may be considered for the following or similar positions:
Communications
- Level 2: Communications Support Officer
Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement and Media
- Level 3: Project Support Officer
- Level 4: Communications Officer
- Level 6: Senior Consultant Stakeholder Engagement
- Level 6: Senior Consultant Media
Digital Content
- Level 5: Consultant – Digital Content
- Level 6: Senior Consultant – Digital Content
Campaigns and Projects
- Level 3: Project Support Officer
- Level 4: Communications Officer
- Level 5: Graphic designer
- Level 5: Consultant Communications
- Level 6: Senior Consultant Communications
- Level 7: Principal Consultant Communications
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 David Muir, Principal Consultant, Corporate Communications on (08) 9264 5452 or email David.Muir@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 and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 comprehensive CV (or resume), highlighting your skills, experience and abilities with sufficient information to enable the panel to assess your application against your chosen positions of interest.
- Please ensure you clearly identify the levels and positions of interest in your CV.
Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until the below closing date and time.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Please note*
This register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises which suits their skills and experience for the above or other similar positions. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Further information about your application to this talent register can be directed to Marie-Anne Keeffe, Director, Communications and Media on (08) 9264 4855 or email marie-anne.keeffe@education.wa.edu.au.
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: DOE985557
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 3 August 2026
