Communications Manager

Ref Code
954188

Location
Melbourne

Category
Operations

Sub Categories
Community Engagement

The Role:
Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 26 February 2025

MLC is seeking a strategic and creative Communications Manager —someone who understands audience needs, tailors messaging to drive engagement, and ensures our communications are clear, compelling, and impactful.
As part of the Community Engagement Department, you will play a critical role in shaping how MLC connects with families, keeping parents informed about their daughters’ experiences and showcasing the unique experiences that set our school apart. You will strategically craft and optimise content, using both written and visual storytelling to engage our community across digital and print channels.

This is a problem-solving role. You will analyse audience insights, identify gaps, and develop solutions that improve our communication with parents. You'll also track engagement data and feedback to refine content strategies, ensuring MLC’s communications resonate effectively.
You will be instrumental in managing key communication channels, including our fortnightly parent newsletter, and developing high-quality written materials that reflect MLC’s values and commitment to excellence in education.

In this role, you will:

- Develop audience-first communications - Understand parent and student needs and create content that enhances their experience.
- Solve communication challenges - Identify gaps, develop creative solutions, and refine strategies based on engagement data.
- Tell our story visually and in writing - Work with our creative team to create brand-aligned content, from newsletters to videos, and print.
- Use data to drive decisions - Analyse content performance and continuously improve how we connect with our community.
- Support the College - Provide expert communication and marketing advice to teams across MLC.

You will bring:

- A strategic mindset, with the ability to analyse audience needs and engagement trends.
- Strong problem-solving skills—you know how to diagnose communication challenges and develop creative solutions.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to tailor content for various audiences and mediums
- Experience in communications and audience engagement.
- A data-driven approach—you’re comfortable using analytics and insights to refine communication strategies.
- A qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Rights to Work in Australia

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of integrated learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best. Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education, our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and resources ensure that students discover their strengths, nurture their talents, and forge their own paths in an ever-changing, globalised world. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our vibrant school community and shape how we connect with parents and families.

Join us in celebrating the achievements, stories, and experiences of our students and help bring the MLC journey to life.

Our Commitment to Child Safety
MLC Kindle is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough background checks and are expected to adhere to our Child Safe Standards.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.