Bring stories to life as an Assistant Editor (Clerk Grade 5/6)

Are you passionate about shaping powerful content that supports thousands of educators and students across NSW? Are you as comfortable editing a video as you are polishing a document? Do you believe in the value of public education and want your creativity to have an impact?

We are excited to announce openings for multiple Assistant Editor roles within the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division. We?re looking for multitalented Assistant Editors who bring both visual design flair and editorial precision to the table.

• Location: Parramatta with access to flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $97,027 to $107,059 per annum, plus employer?s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing and temporary opportunities. Possibility for conversion to ongoing for temporary roles.

About the NSW Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners ? from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We?re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the role

As Assistant Editor, you?ll work on dynamic projects that span digital media, design, video, and editorial content. One day you might be editing graphics and animations for an online training module, the next you're ensuring that a document meets accessibility and branding requirements.

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications including Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Audition, with a strong ability to produce high-quality multimedia content.
• Proven experience in editing and formatting long and short-form content for both print and digital mediums, aligned with style guides and branding standards.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department?s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department?s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements

• Relevant qualifications in multimedia, digital design, or a related field, and/or relevant industry experience.
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment (or willing to acquire one)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

About the Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing division

The Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing (TLSW) division strives to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for every young child and every student. The division includes 5 directorates providing support to schools:

Curriculum directorate leads coordination of special programs and leading the department?s response to the NSW Curriculum Reform supporting curriculum implementation across P-12.

- Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy, policies and programs to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, outcomes for students with disability, maximising access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from P-12.

- Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate provides state-wide student support services and specialist programs to support student engagement in Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs, child wellbeing and mental health, and assisted school travel.

- Student Wellbeing Support directorate provides state-wide direct support to schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice to maximise wellbeing and learning for students in NSW public schools.

- Teaching and Learning Support directorate develops and delivers evidence-based professional learning, resources and advice that enables schools, teachers and the system to support all learners to effectively access the curriculum to fulfill their potential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Australia?s largest education system
• 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer?s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking ?Apply Online? and attaching a resume (maximum 5 pages) & cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities for the role.

Please refer to the Applicant?s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

Applications close: Thursday 12 June 2025 at 11:59pm

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