Principal Consultant Communications

We have 2x permanent full-time positions available commencing December 2026

Part-time working arrangements are not an option for this specific position.

The Communications Directorate is a collaborative and high-performing team of strategists, storytellers and creative thinkers who work together to showcase the impact of public education across Western Australia. Our work is varied and fast-paced – one day developing a statewide public awareness campaign, the next supporting schools to share their stories or manage issues in the media and advising senior leaders on strategic communications.

We value curiosity, creativity and teamwork and our people have the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, build strong networks across the Department of Education and government, and contribute to initiatives that reach schools, families and communities across the state.

Within the Communications Directorate there are 3 branches of expert teams who work closely together to deliver strategic, creative and responsive communications for the Department. These include:

• Campaigns and Projects
• Media
• Digital Content.

These roles sit in the Campaigns and Projects team which is responsible for providing high level communications, campaign and marketing strategies and services for the Department of Education.

Campaigns and Projects is responsible for:

• planning and delivering communication projects, campaigns and events
• brand management and developing resources
• campaign advertising policy and event advice
• high level public relations and marketing advice to schools.

The Role

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