Marketing, Communications and Engagement Officer

Marketing, Communications and Engagement Officer

Job No: TCE4547

Location: Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan

Commencement Date: 19 January 2026

Salary Range: $78,202 - $82,007 per annum pending experience + Super

We’re seeking a creative, organised and relationship‑focused Marketing, Communications & Engagement Officer to support the strategic marketing, communications and engagement activities of Ryan Catholic College. Based on our Secondary Campus, this role plays a key part in strengthening the College’s brand presence, driving enrolment demand, and deepening community and alumni engagement.

In this role, you’ll support the coordination of marketing initiatives, digital content, events and stakeholder engagement activities. You’ll manage digital platforms, produce written and visual content, maintain alumni networks, and help ensure the smooth and timely delivery of communication across the College community. With strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach, you’ll keep operations running efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and child‑safe practice.

You’ll bring demonstrated experience in marketing or communications, strong writing and content‑creation skills, and confidence working across multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. With proficiency in CANVA, Google Suite and social media management, you’ll be comfortable producing engaging content for a range of audiences. Collaborative, creative and values‑driven, you’ll build strong relationships and contribute positively to a high‑performing team committed to showcasing the College’s story and supporting our students, families and alumni.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm‑lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events – all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors‑focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults‑at‑risk.

The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

We’d love to hear from you Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading

- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

- Salary packaging options

- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave

- Deferred Salary Scheme

- …and a range of other great benefits

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