Principal Consultant, Publications and Communication

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing December 2026 up until June 2028 with possible extension and/or permanency.

The School Curriculum and Standards division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

In 2028, the Authority will introduce an additional Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) pathway, provisionally known as WACE Access, to support students with disability and those who are unable to meet current WACE requirements with appropriate adjustments. The position is being funded as part of the WACE Access project. Formal communication and stakeholder engagement is underway. Implementation will begin with Year 11 students with the first WACE Access to be awarded to eligible Year 12 students in 2029.

The Role

Principal Consultants, Publications and Communication support the Executive Director in leading and coordinating strategic communication strategies and campaigns, ensuring outcomes align to strategic direction and priorities. They will manage a team to work collaboratively across the directorate to deliver cross functional projects.

The successful applicant will ensure communication strategies represent value for money and will identify and action opportunities for improvements. They will be expected to deliver communication…