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ASO6 - Design and Publications Specialist
Department for Education
Job reference: 851388
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

The Design and Publications Specialist is a senior specialist role within Digital Publications team, responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement of high-quality educational resources across print, online and digital learning environments

Working under broad direction, the Specialist provides expert advice and specialist services in publication design, accessibility-focused publishing, visual communication and digital publishing practices. The Design and Publications Specialist ensures that resources and publications are visually effective, accessible, technically compliant and aligned with departmental publishing standards and delivery requirements.

The Specialist works collaboratively with stakeholders, publishing team members and external providers to deliver complex publication outcomes leading and managing publication projects by overseeing workflows, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure the successful and timely delivery of high-quality educational resources and contributing to the ongoing improvement of publishing standards and delivery requirements.

 

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant qualification in digital media, graphic design, visual communication, publication design or related discipline.



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

ASO6 $105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Samuel O'Connell, Senior Project Manager, Digital Publications Lead, via mob: 0433 639 319 or email: sam.o'connell@sa.gov.au

 

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, 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

This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) offered as a contract for a term of up to three years.


Applications close: 29/07/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 - Design and Publications Specialist - Position Description - May 2026.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.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.