Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE677471
Appointment Pool
Examination Development is seeking to establish a pool of Examination Development Support Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2021 and up to the end of August 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2021 up to the end of August 2022.
The Examination Development Support Officer will provide support for a small team of desktop publishers in the development of ATAR course examination materials and Externally Set Task (EST) materials. The successful applicant will provide advice in the use of advanced desktop publishing software Adobe ln Design, word and other software to produce from rough copies high-quality camera-ready master copies. You will support the team of desktop publishers in monitoring work for instructions and feedback throughout the process and make modifications, where necessary.
The successful applicant will provide 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 and processing copyright registers. The Examination Development Support Officer will assist the team of desktop publishers with the design and development of graphics for the examinations and EST materials whilst establishing files in appropriate formats for the use by desktop publishers.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Desktop publishing skills and experience in Adobe lnDesign, Microsoft Word and a range of associated software, including conversion to PDF, scanning and inserting graphics.
- Well developed skills in design and development of graphics using software packages such as Adobe InDesign Standard.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to negotiate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to support a small team and provide advice on the organisation and management of workloads.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position. The business needs of the branch may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
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.
For further job related information
Please contact Gabby Raggio, Manager Examination Development, by telephoning (08) 9273 6787 or emailing gabby.raggio@scsa.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (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
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 28 May 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED