Are you an experienced design and publishing professional?
- Provide expert guidance on end-to-end design and publishing processes for educational content
- Dynamic and supportive environment in a well-established team
- Learning and development opportunities
An ongoing, full-time position is available at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, supporting delivery of high-quality assessments for Victorian students.
An ongoing, full-time position is 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 Senior Designer leads the design team within the Editorial and Design Unit in Assessment Development Branch. Operating within a fast-paced environment with strict security and confidentiality requirements, the role provides expert guidance on design and publication specifications and the end-to-end processes required to progress examination materials from drafting through to electronic publication. It plays a key role in the quality assurance of examination materials, ensuring contributors understand and meet required standards and processes.
About You
- You have strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively across the branch.
- You are highly organised and capable of managing complex projects involving multiple contributors and stakeholders, while delivering outcomes within demanding timeframes
- You possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and professional emails, letters and reports.
- You are a collaborative team player with a positive and proactive approach.
- You demonstrate adaptability, sound judgement and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Extensive experience in publication design; relevant tertiary qualification in design or equivalent
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.go v.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 18-Sep-2026
