AddressJob reference: 593023
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great 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:
We are seeking talented Resource Designers to contribute to our vision of world-leading public education through strategic design services. As a Resource Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating curriculum content and materials that align with our department's style, goals, and objectives. Your expertise in graphic design, illustration, or animation will be highly regarded and instrumental in delivering high-quality resources that support our educational mission.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide high-level design services to the Curriculum and Learning division while adhering to the department's style, brand, goals, and objectives, significantly influencing the quality and effectiveness of educational materials.
- Offer expert design advice to stakeholders within the Curriculum and Learning division, including executives, program leaders, curriculum managers, and curriculum writers, ensuring adherence to best practices and guidelines for visual communication.
- Supporting project delivery through design research, including examining and reflecting on appropriate imagery, analysing risks of various design elements and understanding sensitivities, while ensuring the effective visual delivery of key messages.
- Demonstrate robust knowledge and understanding of accessibility requirements and copyright obligations and source attribution compliance, providing authoritative guidance and ensuring adherence to relevant policies.
- Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to actively support departmental and divisional objectives, negotiating on matters of significance within the department and with other bodies or agencies.
- Collaborate with publishing team members, leadership, and other divisional members to drive continuous improvement in educational materials, considering practical application and enhancing user experience in classrooms.
Qualifications:
Essential: A relevant qualification in graphic design, multimedia or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Desirable: Illustration, animation, videography, photography.
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:
ASO5 $84,522 - $94,003 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Vicki Atsikbasis, Design Lead - Resource Developer via Mob: 0418 818 *** or Email: ***************@sa.gov.au .
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and online portfolio, 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:
Multiple vacancies available for a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 18-month term contract.
Applications close: 19/05/2024 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply - Guide for Applicants.pdf
- Position Description - ASO5 Resource Designer.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.
