Develop high-quality, publication-ready assessment and communication materials
Are you an experienced design professional ready to try something different?
- Work as part of a collaborative team to produce high-impact educational content
- Dynamic and supportive environment in a well-established team
- Learning and development opportunities
Two ongoing, full-time positions are available at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, supporting delivery of high-quality assessments for Victorian students.
About the Division
Assessment Division is responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery, and reporting of F-10, VCE examinations, the General Achievement Test (GAT) and NAPLAN. This includes the full assessment lifecycle: development of frameworks and blueprints, panel appointments, content development, editorial and design services, logistics, administration, marking, data processing, and reporting of outcomes.
The Editorial and Design Unit in Assessment Development Branch provides end-to-end editorial and publication services for print and electronic external assessments and stakeholder communication materials, including VCE examinations, the GAT, external assessment reports, and other assessment materials, in accordance with VCAA style and branding guidelines and accessibility standards.
Role Purpose
The Publication Designer, Editorial and Design Unit, Assessment Development Branch is part of a high-performing team delivering external assessments for Victorian students. Operating within a fast-paced environment with strict security and confidentiality requirements, Publication Designers work with VCAA staff and sessional assessment development teams to ensure assessment materials, including VCE examinations and the General Achievement Test, are produced to publication standard, reflect VCAA style guidelines, and are valid, reliable, and accessible to all students. This role requires on-site work.
Key Responsibilities
- working collaboratively with a large team of assessment experts, editors, and other designers to develop high-quality, publication-ready assessment and communication materials
- preparing high-quality electronic artwork for print and online distribution
- publishing responsibilities including layout, illustrations, and sourcing and manipulating images
- ensuring the consistency and integrity across all communications and publications
- adhering to strict security controls
- maintaining hard copy and electronic document management systems including filing, copying, and version control
- supporting continuous improvement through review and development of style guides, exam briefs, procedures and manuals.
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in Visual Communication Design; expertise in software applications of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Illustrator, and the Microsoft Office suite.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Victoria Harrison via email at [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 20 September 2026.
