Media & Communications Officer

Position: Media & Communications Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 38hpw
Hourly Rate: $37.20 - $39.01 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 29 March 2024

About us

Holy Spirit College is a Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college within the Diocese of Rockhampton, with an enrolment in 2023 of nearly 1200 students. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity has become available at Holy Spirit College for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Media & Communications Officer to join the team, commencing as soon as able, or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a term-time (approximately 42 weeks per year) continuing position for 38 hours per week. 

This position provides executive support at a senior level in the areas of marketing and communication with the purpose of facilitating, fostering and maintaining relationships within Holy Spirit College and the wider community as well as enhancing the reputation of the College and attracting enrolments.

Other duties include:

• Provide executive support to senior management and associated committees concerning designated aspects of school management.
• Direct and supervise the operations of the school’s processes and activities in relation to marketing and communication.
• Apply substantial depth of knowledge in relation to advanced functions of computer software packages.
• Prepare financial reports relating to the areas of responsibility for senior management.
• Apply a range of technical and other skills involving the self-directed application of knowledge gained through formal studies/qualification applicable to this level or knowledge and experience that are determined by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.  This may include ensuring the production, distribution, revision, accessibility, accuracy and appeal of all digital and hard copy communications; and developing framework for, and providing the instruction to, staff members in communication processes including but not limited to use of social media, mobile applications and maintaining brand guidelines with Diocesan requirements.

For more information, please review the Position Description. 

About you

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education.
• Excellent communication skills and organisational ability. Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a very high proficiency of computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and work collaboratively with others to meet timelines.
• High level of initiative and process thinking to ensure continuous improvement of processes.
• Ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities, whilst maintaining a positive solution focussed outlook.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 5 (hourly rate $37.20 - $39.01 (dependant on experience))
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Option for term-time staff to annualise salary
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please go to https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER901. 

Please DO NOT use the SEEK application process.

Applications Close: Friday, 29 March 2024 (unless filled prior)

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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