Department for Education
Job reference:******
Location:**** - HINDMARSH
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy work with
us
Every
child and young person deserves a excellent education.
We have a
strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into
the future, one that in partnership with learners, students,
parents and the wider South Australian community will build a
world-leading public education system.
One that is equitable and
prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together
we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our
children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state.
About the
role
The
Design and Publications Specialist is a senior specialist role
within Digital Publications team, responsible for the design,
development and continuous improvement of high-quality educational
resources across print, online and digital learning
environments
Working
under broad direction, the Specialist provides expert advice and
specialist services in publication design, accessibility-focused
publishing, visual communication and digital publishing practices.
The Design and Publications Specialist ensures that resources and
publications are visually effective, accessible, technically
compliant and aligned with departmental publishing standards and
delivery requirements.
The
Specialist works collaboratively with stakeholders, publishing team
members and external providers to deliver complex publication
outcomes leading and managing publication projects by overseeing
workflows, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure the
successful and timely delivery of high-quality educational
resources and contributing to the ongoing improvement of publishing
standards and delivery requirements.
Qualifications
Essential:
Nil
Desirable:
Relevant qualification in digital media, graphic design,



visual
communication, publication design or related discipline.
Special conditions
The
successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human
Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being
employed which is required to be renewed every five years before
expiry.
The
incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to
Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead
(Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course
which will be required to be updated every three
years.
For all
other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description.
Remuneration
ASO6
$105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and
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Enquiries
Enquiries
can be directed to Samuel O'Connell, Senior Project Manager,
Digital Publications Lead, via mob: ******** *** or email:
******
Application
instructions
Applications should be
made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required
to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment
Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages
addressing the key competencies in the attached position
description.
People of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have
a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
This is a
full-time position (1.0 FTE) offered as a contract for a term of up
to three years.
Applications close:29/07/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- ASO6 - Design and Publications Specialist - Position Description - May ****.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.
.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Aso6 - Design And Publications Specialist (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide