Communications and Community Relations Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About us**: At The Gap State High School, we believe in learners who flourish. Our students are encouraged to think big, step up, pay it forward and be kind. By helping our students to reflect and build their self-efficacy we create life long, flourishing learners who experience academic success.
**About the Role**: The successful applicant will be a highly organised and efficient team player with strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. You will manage multiple tasks, work collaboratively, and promote the school in a variety of settings.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited too;
- Manage the school events schedule, coordinating special events such as Award Ceremonies, Graduation, and Open Days.
- Plan and deliver creative strategies for events and enrolment campaigns by consulting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with management to implement and update the marketing portfolio, including the school magazine, newsletters, and sponsorship agreements.
- Identify and cultivate sponsorship opportunities, developing and maintaining positive relationships with sponsors.
- Foster strong relationships with staff and students, ensuring positive outcomes through communication and collaboration.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and industry groups to promote the school and enhance its visibility.
- Organise community-focused events with the P&C Association, including International Women's Day Breakfast, Mother's Day, and Father's Day celebrations.
- Oversee the purchasing, maintenance, and repair of marketing resources and equipment, adhering to government guidelines and departmental policies.
- Draft, write, edit, and publish communications, including newsletters, brochures, school magazines, flyers, and prospectuses.
- Lead the coordination of annual school photography for staff, students, and facilities.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of communication strategies using a range of media to promote the school.
- Ensure all digital marketing content meets quality standards and aligns with the school's visual identity guidelines.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position
**Interested? To Apply**:

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

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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