Location: St John Paul II College, Nicholls ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $109,560 to $117,990 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday, 13 October 2024
About St John Paul II College
St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Staff at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities as well as supported as part of a network of system schools. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support across a variety of areas.
St John Paul II College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team in 2025. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Principal and Executive Team to develop and implement high-level marketing and communication strategies across publications, stakeholder communications, advertising, media, and events to promote the College to the community.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Ongoing targeted professional learning opportunities.
- Free onsite parking.
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption).
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave).
- Support for professional development and study opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies for St John Paul II College.
- Manage our digital and social assets, as well as the College website, newsletter, and publications.
- Maintain brand integrity through comprehensive, timely and consistent marketing and communications.
- Lead specific marketing campaigns to drive enrolment and brand loyalty.
- Provide administrative support to the Principal including campaign reports.
- Liaise with external suppliers to develop marketing material, digital advertising content, and commercial printing.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or professional writing.
- Minimum three years in a similar role.
- Ability to obtain a valid Working with Vulnerable People card for ACT.
Selection Criteria
- High level skills in writing for multiple audiences across various media platforms, and editing content for publications and stakeholder communications, in consistent brand tone of voice.
- Proven achievement in developing marketing and communication strategies in traditional, print, digital, and social media channels.
- An understanding of marketing and strategic communication concepts and current social and digital trends and technologies.
- A high degree of computer literacy and digital asset management including automated marketing systems such as Hootsuite or similar content management systems.
- Experience operating the Google and Meta Business Manager suites stack, and Adobe Creative Suite an advantage.
- A creative mind, dedication to sourcing, ideating, and crafting great content and stories for and by the College.
- Managing and delivering community engagement and events.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Nicola Grieb on 6163 4801 or via email Nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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