Marketing and Events Assistant

Permanent Full-time position - 38 hours per week during the school term.

Agreement Classification: Clerical and Administration Services Level 3

St Columba Anglican School Port Macquarie is a co educational ELC - 12 campus set on 37 picturesque acres in the heart of Port Macquarie's Education Precinct. Whilst residing in one of the state's most liveable regions on the Mid-North Coast of NSW, in a community that is growing in opportunity, our staff work with students and families who are optimistic, aspirational and engaged in a nurturing educational community.

The Marketing and Events Assistant provides marketing, communication, event coordination and administrative support to the Community Engagement & Events team. The position supports the team in promoting the school, strengthening the connections with families, and ensuring a smooth execution of key events throughout the year.

Your warm and approachable manner along with your professionalism and discretion will be key to your success in this role.

This is a full-time ongoing position, however, consideration will be given to applicants with the requisite knowledge and experience for a part-time role.

What you bring

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with young children, staff, parents and the community.
• High-level problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills with experience in TASS, SEQTA and Google Workspace software systems desirable.
• Outstanding personal presentation.
  
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Qualifications

• Secondary: Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
• Tertiary/TAFE or VET Tertiary qualifications in Marketing or Event Management
• Licences: Driver's Licence (Car) (not essential)
• Basic photography, videography and graphic design skills.
• Basic audio-visual knowledge is desirable to support our AV Technician for performances and events.

The successful applicant will have

• Strong communication skills, with an ability to create engaging content.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Possess a strong work ethic, striving for continuous improvement and the achievement of high standards.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, to exercise sound judgement and initiative in decision-making, to self-manage and prioritise own workload, to utilise analytical and logistical skills and forward planning and to work collegially as part of a team.
• Ability to work with little, or no supervision, and show initiative and enthusiasm.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and the physical requirements of the role.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a capacity to quickly develop authentic relationships.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting the Christian values, Anglican ethos and culture of the School.

Additional Information

St Columba Anglican School has a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

The successful applicant must comply with St Columba Anglican School's child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.

Mandatory Criteria

The applicant must have or be able to obtain prior to commencing work, a current Working with Children Check. The applicant will need to have a current First Aid Certificate, or the school can arrange for one to be completed.

Applications are to be submitted by Thursday 26th June 2025and are to include a cover letter and resume.