Applications open: 2026 Dircksey Editor-in-Chief

The ECU Student Guild is on the lookout for a new Dircksey Editor-in-Chief to lead ECU’s student magazine into its next exciting year!

Starting 1 December 2025, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and organised student to take charge of Dircksey’s creative direction throughout 2026.

As the Editor-in-Chief, you’ll:
• Set timelines for the two 2026 print editions and other media projects for the year
• Organise contributor meetings to get students involved
• Proof, edit, and liaise with writers on their submissions
• Coordinate artwork and design — either hands-on or by outsourcing within budget
• Proof and publish each edition
• Encourage students from all schools to share their creativity through writing, art, and more

You’ll have desk space at ECU City (temporarily in Joondalup until Feb 26), support from the ECU Student Guild to manage budgets and timelines, and the satisfaction of seeing your work published and distributed across all campuses.

💡 What’s in it for you?

• Valuable editorial and leadership experience that looks great on your resume
• A portfolio of published work
• The chance to nurture and showcase ECU’s creative community
• An honorarium to acknowledge your contribution and time

Check out past editions of Dircksey [link in bio] to get a feel for the magazine’s tone, design, and community.

For a full overview of the position’s duties and expectations, see the Dircksey Regulations [link in bio].

🗓 Applications close 31 October 2025.
📩 To apply, email operations@ecuguild.org.au with your CV, cover letter (telling us why you’d be a great fit), and a portfolio of relevant work (if available).

Please note: The term for this role ends 30 November 2026.

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Read more about Dircksey magazine at https://dircksey.com/

Read past issues at https://issuu.com/ecuguild

Dircksey regulations