Communications and Community Relations Officer

**About the School**:
Our school is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success. We are a Council of International Schools Accredited Member and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge future pathways.
About the Role
As a Communications and Community Relations Officer your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Manage the school Calendar and events schedule, and coordinate school special events, including awards ceremonies, school assemblies, Parent Teacher nights and Study Tours including consulting with key internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver creative strategies to drive open days, enrolment campaigns, other events and projects.
- Manage the development of school brand marketing, manage and implement information evenings, communication strategies and initiatives to promote key aspects of the school and assist with promotional launches and events.
- Develop and manage the school's publicity materials and digital presence (newsletter, website, school calendar) by sourcing digital content and encouraging increased engagement of the school's website and social media channels (Facebook page).
- Participate in the decision-making activities of the School Executive Team, particularly with regard to providing input and analysis of the specific communication needs and the coordination and the release of school information and liaising with media outlets.
- Prepare communication materials and press releases (draft, plan, write, edit and publish), develop relationships with media organisations, and monitor the standard of the school's written communications, including school forms and documents, brochures, guides, handbooks and newsletters.
- Plan and deliver or organise to provide information to parents, the school and its community, and facilitate community development activities to improve relations between the school and its community.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and external clients to ensure the success of school projects and events (school study tours, etc.).
- Maintain awareness of new and emerging trends and technologies in social and digital marketing and in innovative content creation that meets standards, guidelines and user expectations.
- Provide policy advice and assistance in implementing communications strategies, involving identifying and understanding client expectations and offering strategic public affairs advice that takes into consideration possible media implications.

**A mandatory requirement of this role is**:

- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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