AddressSaint Ignatius' College, Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school conducted by the Jesuits and inspired with the Ignatian charism. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young people who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better.
COMMUNICATIONS ROLE - CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY (Part-Time)
Join our Advancement team as a Communications Assistant and help shape our school’s narrative with your exceptional communication skills. In this six-month part-time contract position, you will thrive as part of the dynamic environment crafting impactful communication pieces with high levels of accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.
About the role
The Communications Assistant assists the Marketing Communications Coordinator in carrying out the marketing and communications plan and ensuring all communications, publications and associated tasks are performed.
As a 0.4 FTE role, there is flexibility which days of the week these days are worked. There is potential for the extension of this contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and/or edit internal communications.
- Liaise with administration and teaching staff regarding the distribution of email communication.
- Assist, where required, in the development and editing of stories and copy for various publications.
Essential Personal Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and to meet tight deadlines with competing priorities.
- Patience, sensitivity and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people, including the ability to respond to staff and student needs.
- Demonstrated ability of excellent written, interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
- Ability to ensure high levels of confidentiality are maintained.
- Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work practices and management strategies.
- Be able to demonstrate efficient organisational skills and initiative.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as the ability to work collaboratively and to encourage positive team commitment and contributions through his/her own commitment, enthusiasm, and energy.
- Attention to detail and thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Ability to be flexible with working hours and duties.
- Experience in a similar role in a school is highly desirable.
For more information on the position and application process, please visit the College website. Do not apply via SEEK.
The College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date and will be addressing applications promptly.
The closing date for applications will be 9:00am Monday, 6 May 2024.
Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in its community.
