Branch: Communications
Division: Office of the Director General
Salary: Level 2, $79,604 - Level 7 $154,717, per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: East Perth
Closing Date: 2026-08-03 4:30 PM

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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