This is a 32 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Manager with the capacity to manage a team with multiple projects to join the Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Directorate.
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 Role
The Manager – Publications and Communication provides strategic direction in developing policy and procedures for Pre-primary to Year 12 curriculum, assessment, setting of standards, moderation, and grading in all Western Australian schools.
The Management - Publications and Communication supports the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) records management functions and undertakes:
- development and timely delivery of high quality and contemporary materials pertaining to Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment and certification, ensuring articulation with policy, standards and guidelines, for use on the Authority’s website and in associated products
- develop and oversee the implementation of the Authority’s marketing and communication strategies and manage the development of policies, standards and guidelines to support the development and strategic delivery of all publications and communications to ensure consistent and coherent articulation of policy across the Authority
- oversee the preparation and content for publication on the Authority’s website to ensure all content is of high quality, accurate, in compliance with the established policies, standards and guidelines and appropriately reflects the brand and values of the Authority.
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; 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)
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 Mandy Hudson, Executive Director Curriculum, Assess & Strategic Policy, on (08) 9273 6300 or emailing mandy.hudson@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.
- hold a recognised and relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent substantial experience.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
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 four (4) 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 ability to provide leadership and management of a team to deliver complex projects and issues in a demanding environment requiring flexibility and adaptability to achieve tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of current trends, initiatives and reforms in education, particularly the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
- Demonstrated substantial experience in writing, editing and publishing with good attention to detail and experience in managing the development and production of high quality publications and communication materials.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide high level advice and developing strategies for the effective shaping and communication of information and core messages.
- Demonstrated highly developed research, conceptual, analytical and policy development skills, including the ability to synthesise and present information to internal and external stakeholders.
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: DOE/912910
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 Tuesday, 15 October 2024.
