Acting Public Relations And Foundation Officer | St Mary's College, Toowoomba

• Fixed term |  15 July 2024 to 18 July 2025
• Full Time | 38 hours per week
• School Officer Level 6 | $79,759 – $97,108 per annum plus super
• Position available due to employee taking parental leave

St Mary’s College has a strong tradition and outstanding reputation for providing high quality boys’ education; having been a part of the Toowoomba community for over 125 years. With a focus on forming today’s boys into men for tomorrow, the College boasts a well-regarded and engaging program of learning, culture, sport, service-learning and wellbeing. Staff, families and students have a common mission based on empowering students to be men of faith, integrity, action and excellence. For its staff, St Mary’s provides a vibrant workplace, catering for a range of interests in a dynamic environment where professionalism, community spirit and a strong work ethic are valued. Find out more about the College on Facebook. 

As the College's Acting Public Relations and Foundation Officer, you will join a small and progressive team who embrace a solutions-focused approach to their work. You will provide specialist marketing, advertising, networking, journalistic and corporate knowledge to assist the College to meet goals outlined in the College Strategic Plan. Further details can be obtained from the Role Description. 

Please note that you will require a current blue card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services or be willing to obtain one to be eligible for appointment to this position. 

As an Acting Public Relations and Foundation Officer with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, who, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic school’s system. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential. 

You will receive regular support from the Principal and leadership team who will help you to grow your skills and knowledge. You will also be a part of a network within your own school and beyond; and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office. 

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest inland city. Toowoomba has a great community and vibrant culture. This is coupled with a great family vibe where high quality education options are many, from Kindergarten to University; and a wide range of recreational pursuits provide something for everyone.  

As one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, Toowoomba has a range of new and emerging infrastructure, housing and public space developments. Boasting an international airport, three hospitals, retail development and destination dining precincts, it is quickly gaining a reputation to surpass its bigger city counterparts.  

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer. 

Please address your application to Brendan Stewart, Principal, St Mary's College. 

Click 'apply' to submit and include 

• a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description. 
• your resume, to include the names of two professional referees (one must be your current Manager/Supervisor). 

If you require further information about this role, please contact Brendan Stewart at ********@stmaryscollege.com.

Applications close Sunday, 5 May 2024. 

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.