Braille Production Officer

NSW Department of Education; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Superannuation contributions

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks an experienced Braille transcriptionist to prepare literary and technical materials for K–12 students with vision impairment. The role is based in Parramatta with at least 50% in-office work, in a full-time ongoing capacity.

You will transcribe curriculum into Braille, create tactile graphics, and support accessible education while aligning with Aboriginal Education Policy and public education standards.

Qualifications

• Experience translating curriculum into Braille for K–12 students.
• Knowledge of Braille standards and accessibility requirements.
• Commitment to Aboriginal Education Policy and diversity goals.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe literary and technical curriculum into Braille for K–12 students with vision impairment.
• Produce tactile graphics with specialist software for classroom use.

Skills

Priority management

Public education knowledge

Education

ABA Braille Proficiency Certificate

Trans-Tasman Braille Proficiency Certificate

Tools

Braille software

Tactile graphics software

Job description

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Employment Fill Type: Permanent (Ongoing)

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Description: At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing full-time employment
• Based in Rydalmere, requiring a minimum of 50% in office as per DoE flexible work requirements.
• Salary ranges from $87,199 to $95,482 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The role prepares literary and technical textbooks and examinations in Braille for K–12 vision impaired students.

Key accountabilities

• Transcribe literary and technical curriculum materials into Braille for K–12 students with vision impairment.
• Produce tactile graphics with specialist software for clear interpretation by students with vision impairment.

About you

• Manage competing priorities in a high-volume, complex environment.
• Maintain current knowledge of educational and Braille developments.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• ABA Braille Proficiency Certificate or the Trans-Tasman Braille Proficiency Certificate, or equivalent, or working towards attaining the Certificate.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support career growth

Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries, please contact Kim Barber at [e-mail]

We welcome applications of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion .

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles over the next 18 months, including temporary term or ongoing roles.