Consultant Digital Content

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

The Communications Directorate plays a vital role in enhancing the Department's image and reputation, while also promoting education initiatives of the WA Government. We achieve this by delivering comprehensive services including:

• internal communications
• external communications
• communications campaigns and strategies
• brand management
• strategic communications advice
• media strategy and management
• public relations and marketing activities.
  
  

The Digital Content team are the digital communication experts within Communications. The team manage all digital communications, including:

• websites, our intranet, digital forms, podcasting and social media channels
• digital strategies, policy and advice
• online asset management (internal and external)
• providing specialist advice and training in social media, content creation and writing
• performance analytics.
  
  

Collaborating closely with other business units, the Digital Content team ensures alignment of key messages, and the timely publication of announcements, information and campaigns. The team works across the Department to provide expert digital advice and tailored content solutions.

We are a highly collaborative team, dedicated to delivering digital communication solutions that meet the diverse needs of all stakeholders.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic Communications Consultant - Digital Content with creative flair and a 'can-do' approach who embodies our work behaviours of being purposeful, connected, high performing and ethical. Our people are passionate about what they do. We want someone who values the work we do, as well as the people they work with.

As part of the Digital Content team you will contribute to a variety of responsibilities, including:

• writing clear and engaging content for our websites, intranet and social media platforms
• collaborating with the wider Communications team and key stakeholders, to coordinate, create and evaluate digital communications
• managing content on our digital platforms in line with policies, processes and digital best practice
• monitoring and reporting on website, intranet and social media performance and contributing to the continuous improvement of the same
• analysing data and developing content strategies to meet strategic communication goals
• monitoring and moderating social media
• creating and editing authentic and meaningful video and photography for use across digital communications channels
• contributing to the timely delivery of communication and engagement support as directed by the Manager Digital Content.
  
  

Responsibilities may vary depending on team needs, and you will be working in collaboration with other team members to achieve these goals. In a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, you will need exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located inEast Perthand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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).
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
  
  

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 Brad Elborough, Digital Content on (08) 9264 5215 or brad.elborough@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 CV of up to (3) pages, outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A (3) page s tatement addressing the following selection criteria, as outlined in the attached JDF:
  
  

Job Specific

• Demonstrated experience in digital communications, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation of communications projects, plans and programs.
• Demonstrated well-developed writing skills.
  
  

Project Management

• Considerable experience managing straightforward projects, or components of larger projects, with the ability to prioritise work and deliver agreed outcomes.
  
  

Communication / Stakeholder Engagement

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Critical thinking / Problem solving

• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and provide recommendations to complex problems aligned to strategic direction.
  
  

Team

• Proven ability to work collaboratively, contribute to the achievement of team outcomes and share expertise.
  
  

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: DOE981492

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 Monday , 25 August 2025
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