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Join Our Team at A.B. Paterson College!
A.B. Paterson College is looking for an experienced, professional, dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Manager that will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of A.B. Paterson College’s internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with the College's brand and strategic priorities. Reporting directly to the Head of Community Engagement and Marketing and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication plans across various digital and traditional channels.
This is a permanent and full-time role starting in March 2024.
About Us:
A.B. Paterson College is more than just a school; it's a community dedicated to developing young men and women of character – leaders now and for the future. Established in 1991 and named after the legendary Australian poet Banjo Paterson, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional learning environment that inspires students to reach their full potential.
From our state-of-the-art facilities to our passionate team of staff, we're dedicated to empowering our students to become compassionate leaders and global citizens.
Why Choose A.B. Paterson College:
Come and join a team of highly professional educators and corporate services professionals with one clear goal, to deliver excellent educational outcomes. Our mission is to challenge the individual to achieve, and top act with purpose and character.
- Competitive salaries and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students
- Spacious campus with expansive green space and gardens
- Dedicated relaxation within staff room featuring massage chairs and fully equipped kitchen and dining area
- Onsite café serving barista coffee and food
- Beautiful location on the Gold Coast with access to pristine beaches, lush hinterland and year-round sunshine
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage all internal and external communications, from conceptualisation to publication, ensuring consistency with the College's brand identity.
- Develop a deep understanding of the College's priorities and challenges, translating them into measurable communication outcomes and strategies.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Events Manager to deliver internal College publications, brochures, advertisements, electronic newsletters, yearbook, and other collateral materials.
- Review, update, and revise the College's Crisis Communication Plan to ensure preparedness for potential crises.
- Proactively manage media risks and opportunities, regularly placing the College in local media and coordinating responses to media inquiries.
- Provide strategic advice and practical support to the SLT and Principal on internal communication matters.
- Write informative and engaging speeches for the Chair of the Board and Principal as required.
- Enhance employee engagement by optimising internal communication channels and strategies.
- Monitor online and traditional media coverage, capturing relevant mentions and distributing reports to key stakeholders.
- Support the Human Resources department in uploading job descriptions to the College website.
- Develop and enforce the College's Style Guide to ensure consistency across all communications.
Our Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism or a related field.
- You must have at least 5 years’ experience.
- Up to date CPR and first aid training or willing to obtain.
- Current blue card for working with children.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 8th March 2024
Submit your application via SEEK and please include:
- A current resume with the contact details of at least 2 professional referees (at least one reference provided will need to be from a Senior Management Team member); and
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for this role
Please contact Human Resources with any queries at hr@abpat.qld.edu.au or (07) 5594 7947.
A.B. Paterson College reserves the right to appoint at any time throughout the process and to approach potential candidates.
