Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE884787
Appointment Pool
The Publications and Communication team is seeking to establish a twelve (12) month pool of Desktop Publishers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of May, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024, up to the end of May, 2025
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (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 delivering the Western Australian curriculum, to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The Desktop Publishers appointed from the pool will contribute excellent desktop publishing skills to the development of materials for print and online publication. Strong communication and negotiation skills will be an asset when collaborating with teams across the Division. Suitable applicants will ideally have an excellent eye for detail and a creative approach to the design and development of materials will be beneficial.
Desktop Publishers in the Division undertake desktop publishing of print and online materials using advanced desktop publishing software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, and other software to produce high quality master copies from draft copies. Suitable applicants appointed will communicate and negotiate with a team 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.
Desktop Publishers in the Division 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.
Applicants selected for interview will complete a short practical exercise as part of the interview process.
Cultural Diversity
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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
- 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.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF).
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All enquiries are welcomed
Please contact Rachel Hoare, Project Manager, Publications and Communication by telephoning (08) 9273 6746 or emailing rachel.hoare@scsa.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (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
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 9 April 2024.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
