Salary: $85,665 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | Up to 60.8 hours per fortnight 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About St Patrick's Parish School

St Patrick's Parish School is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 10 school situated within the Cooma township of New South Wales. Teachers share a collective mission in providing a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages all students to respect and value themselves and others. Committed to the growth and support of each other in the journey of faith, learning and life, values such as curiosity in learning, courage and compassion in relationships with one another are instilled in students. The School's motto is "Strength in Gentleness". 

About Cooma, NSW

Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut. The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme. Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.

About the Role 

The Marketing, Communications and Events Officer plays a vital role in enhancing the school’s profile within the local community through the implementation of a comprehensive whole-school marketing strategy. This position is responsible for developing and delivering effective advertising, publications, and communication plans that strengthen the school’s brand and promote its values, achievements, and opportunities. Experience and skills relevant to these responsibilities will be highly regarded.

Why work at St Patrick's Parish School?

• Receive 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Receive up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Benefit from support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!

Qualifications 

• Relevant qualifications in communications or a related field such as public relations, marketing or journalism, equivalent to a Diploma or Certificate IV.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  
 
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. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Dr Sean Mangan on 02 6452 1721 or via email sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au     
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au