Project Officer, Marketing and Communications

_About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) aims to provide equitable and excellent services to Queenslanders and their communities. Its goals include ensuring a strong start for all children, helping students reach their potential, fostering safe workplaces, and developing capable people.

DE International (DEi) focuses on delivering quality international education and training, benefiting Queensland's social, cultural, and economic growth. Its objectives include positioning Queensland's education globally, growing business, increasing export revenue, and preparing Queenslanders to live and work in a global community.

About the Role:
The content writer is a specialist that plays a key role within the Marketing Team, International Business, DE International, Department of Education.

The content writer creates engaging, SEO-optimized content for various platforms, supporting marketing strategies. They write stories that promote DEi's brand, products and services including newsletters, social media posts, brochures, and reports. The role involves managing communication projects, collaborating with key stakeholders, and contributing to marketing activities such as media relations, events, and partnerships. They help raise DE International's profile by developing an integrated communication strategy and producing meaningful written or visual content to engage the target audience and enhance visibility across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include:
Develop content to promote key International Student Program (ISP) products and service
Write and edit communications and marketing materials such as publications, enewsletters, online content, advertisements, speeches, media releases, briefing notes, and correspondence
Support program and campaign promotions for Homestay host recruitment, Study Tours, and Offshore (Recognised) schools and other initiatives
Consult with internal and external clients to create and advise on communication strategies
Participate in strategic planning to meet the department's marketing and communications objectives

This is a Temporary Part-time position (0.8 FTE) until 28 March 2025, then Full-time hours available.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
Supports strategic direction: Aligns business practices with objectives, ensuring efficient service delivery and strong relationships with international stakeholders. Develops templates and materials that adhere to EQI and DEI branding guidelines
Achieves results: Proactively delivers exceptional content that meets or exceeds expectations
Supports productive relationships: Builds strong interpersonal connections with staff, clients, and stakeholders in a collaborative, client-focused manner
Displays drive and integrity: Self-motivated, manages multiple tasks independently while fostering team collaboration
Communicates with influence: Delivers clear, concise communication and excels in negotiation and presentations, engaging diverse audiences effectively

To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
A maximum one-page summary outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note a creative writing test will form part of the interview process.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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