Literacy Content Specialist

At Education Perfect, we believe that education has the power to change the world. Our mission is to maximise every student’s potential. As an EPeep, you’ll work on projects that have a real impact on students' lives and have the freedom, support and resources you need to develop your skills and grow your career.About the roleWe are looking for a Literacy Content Specialist to join our Essential Assessment team. As a member of our Content team, this role collaborates closely with the Assessment Delivery Lead, fellow content writers and our in-house publishing team to create exceptional online and paper-based Literacy materials tailored to Australian curriculums (ACV9, New NSW Syllabus, VC, and VC 2.0). Your deep subject expertise, enthusiasm for Literacy education and sharp analytical skills are essential as we strive to enhance and perfect a top-tier Literacy Assessment product for Australian schools.We invite applicants from all over Australia to apply for this 6-month fixed-term contract position. The role offers flexibility and can be either part-time or full-time (4-5 days per week). There is also potential for this position to become permanent or for the contract to be extended.What you will do

• Write, edit, and amend Primary Literacy content for Essential Assessment’s learning and assessment products, ensuring adherence to our content quality standards and collaboration with the strategic delivery manager
• Participate constructively in editorial processes, including pre- and post-production feedback cycles and peer reviews, to continuously elevate our standards
• Review and map the Australian Curriculum, NSW Syllabus, and Victorian Curriculum documents against Essential Assessment Literacy content to ensure robust alignment and identify opportunities for development
• Evaluate existing Essential Assessment Literacy online and paper-based resources, proposing necessary changes to continuously improve our Literacy product offerings
• Actively contribute ideas and feedback to shape the ongoing development of Essential Assessment’s Literacy products

About you

• Primary Literacy/English teaching experience in Australia
• Tertiary qualification in Education and/or Teaching
• Experience in English assessment writing (digital and/or paper-based) with a solid foundation in item-writing methodology
• Creative writing skills and experience, capable of generating original and engaging content across various text types
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to accurately map, interpret, and deconstruct the progressive sequence of English curriculum points
• Understanding of, and genuine interest in, Literacy pedagogy and best practices in Literacy teaching
• Openness to receiving and applying feedback from others
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong time management and communication skills

Equitable opportunities, growth, and development lie at the heart of how we work at EP. We understand that not all applicants may possess all the following attributes so if you think you have what it takes, but are not sure you check every box, we would love to still hear from you!What we offer

• As our team is based globally, we offer both remote and flexible working arrangements across Australia
• Employee referral program - $2000 when you refer a new team member
• Ongoing professional development, including opportunities to develop your career into other areas of our business and access to EPs Learning Hub
• EP support groups - Mana Wahine, DEI, Environmental Impact and Wellness Committees
• The opportunity to work within a growing global business with Diversity Works accreditation, Carbon Net Zero BCorp status, Digital Promise certification, and an unwavering commitment to our mission, people, and community

We celebrate individuality, value diversity, and understand that flexible and remote work opportunities enable our team members to work in a way that fosters creativity and inspires individual brilliance. When you work with us, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team united by the desire to make a difference.