Junior Copywriter

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW!

Position details

·         Clerk Grade 3/4

·         Full-time, Temporary up to 31 December 2025

·         Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

About the role

The Junior Copywriter works closely with the Copywriter and subject matter experts to draft syllabus and learning and assessment content in line with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

At NESA we are presently focused on an exciting, transformational program of curriculum reform, and this role is a great opportunity to support the work of passionate educators.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

·         drafting and editing content in Plain English.

·         working collaboratively with subject matter experts to turn complex information into easy to understand, web ready content.

·         proactively developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.

·         implementing procedures, style guides and templates.

·         providing quality assurance support for online syllabus and support materials in line with established style guides and templates.

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:

1.    Please describe your experience in managing periods of high workload within tight time frames, how you prioritised the work and the strategies you used to maintain attention to detail and quality. (400 words maximum).

2.    Provide an example of a time when you have had to understand and follow complex processes to deliver a project. Discuss your approach. (400 words maximum).

Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

Close date: Sunday, 5 May 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.