Marketing And Media Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS877356

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024

Bullsbrook College is seeking an innovative and creative Marketing and Media Officer to join their team.

The Marketing and Media role includes all elements of internal and external marketing. We see this role as pivotal in ensuring that our staff, students, parents, and the wider community understand what makes Bullsbrook College a proud public school and assists to visualise the direction of the rection of the college for the future. The team at Bullsbrook are very proud of our college and we want the world to know why. We are seeking to develop a positive reputation, we need a professional to help us continue to promote our strengths.

The role of the Media and Marketing Officer is to provide operational support in the development, implementation and management of the school’s Media and Marketing Plan. You will establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and assist school management in ensuring all school communication activities are coordinated effectively. You should be responsible for the development and implementation of media strategies and have the ability to actively seek out new opportunities to further increase the reach of online communications and school publications within our college and the wider community. As the Media and Marketing Officer, you will ideally have an interest in social media platforms and be able to develop a range of communications, publications, and materials to support marketing activities and events. In addition, monitoring and updating the school’s website and social media platforms to ensure content is current.

We are a K -12 Independent Public School servicing the community’s educational needs across the primary and secondary years. Unique to the public schooling system our “K-12ness” is celebrated.  We place high expectations on ourselves because by doing so we believe that we can achieve our stated vison of “Engaging our students to achieve personal success and contribute positively to our community”.  This vision drives Bullsbrook College to be the outstanding school that our community expects and deserves. Our motto – engage, contribute, succeed encapsulates our commitment to a strong sense of community, rich pastoral care systems, a safe, caring, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment and a commitment to every child being provided with an outstanding education - whatever their ability - whatever their personal circumstances - whatever their background.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Skills and experience with the ability to use photographic equipment.
• Experience in coordinating events and marketing activities.
• Knowledge of content management systems and ability to manage and maintain information systems including websites and databases.
• Initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound research, conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills, including the ability to think clearly and solve problems autonomously.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 28 March 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.