Senior Editor or Senior Designer

at  Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

The QCAA is a statutory body of the Queensland Government established under the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act 2014. In collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders and partner agencies, the QCAA plays a critical role in the design and delivery of education in Queensland.
The QCAA is responsible for kindergarten guideline and senior secondary syllabus development, and for providing resources and services to help teachers develop curriculum, teaching and learning programs from kindergarten to Year 12. It also provides testing, assessment, moderation, certification, and vocational education and training services to Queensland’s education community.
The Publishing Unit is part of the QCAA’s Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support Division. The Publishing Unit is responsible for providing publishing services to all sections of the QCAA.
Main responsibilities
The Senior Editor or Senior Designer is responsible for supporting the Manager and the Publishing Unit to provide professional publishing services to the QCAA.

• provide quality publishing advice to create fit-for-purpose resources for Queensland schools, the QCAA’s stakeholders, clients and staff, in line with the QCAA’s strategic plan
• deliver high-quality technical editing and/or design skills, with high levels of clarity, consistency and accuracy, in a variety of styles and formats and for a variety of audiences, including for ad-hoc and high-stakes projects
• develop and maintain an organisation-wide style guide and branding guidelines that reflect and incorporate industry-wide practices and organisational needs
• manage a variety of concurrent projects and tasks in collaboration with internal stakeholders and clients to meet quality, financial and time specifications
• build and maintain productive publishing partnerships with internal stakeholders and clients
• identify problems, think laterally and draw on diverse sources to solve problems in accordance with stakeholders’ and clients’ needs and the organisation’s strategic direction
• contribute to the Publishing Unit’s development and implementation of efficient workflow and job-tracking practices
• contribute to a performance management and development culture by participating in two-way feedback discussions with the Publishing Manager, as well as undertaking other professional development activities as required.
  What we are looking for
  Appointments in the public sector focus on selecting the person best suited to the position and for equity and diversity. The QCAA is committed to fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all current and prospective employees.
  This role is aligned with the Individual contributor profile in the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (Leads strategically)
• actively participates in the design of new solutions and new ways of working (Stimulates ideas and innovation)
• listens attentively and proactively seeks to understand others’ needs by asking questions and clarifying (Builds enduring relationships)
• actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness (Pursues continuous growth)
• evaluates possible solutions and takes appropriate steps to mitigate risks (Demonstrates sound governance).

Interested in applying?