Marketing and Communications Manager

**Hume Anglican Grammar** **- About the school**:
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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.?
- Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
- The School aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.
- Currently, the school has 2,670 students and employs 288 staff - 193 teaching and 95 non-teaching. The student enrolment at each campus is at Mt Ridley 1,418, Donnybrook 860 and Kalkallo 392.
- As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, next year Hume is projected to increase to 2,912 students (Mt Ridley 1,428, Donnybrook 1,008 & Kalkallo 476)
- Ultimately at capacity, as one of the largest non-government schools in the State, Hume will have some 3,612 students (Mt Ridley 1,428, Donnybrook 1,596 and Kalkallo 588) with a corresponding cohort of teaching and general staff on its existing three campuses with plans for further expansion.

Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.

It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.

**About the role**:
The Marketing and Communications Manager has overall responsibility for the management of marketing, public relations, community engagement, and school alumni, and is expected to contribute to strategic direction.

The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in promoting the School to the community with a particular focus on attracting prospective families and staff. They develop and maintain coordinated and integrated marketing and communication programs to enhance the School’s image and reputation.

Continuing to develop a strong connection with alumni, the Marketing and Communications Manager supports the Grammarians as they continue to establish their Association. They also act as liaison between the School and the Parent and Friends Association Inc.

The Marketing and Communications Manager is recognised and highly respected by all in the School community as an exemplary communicator with excellent writing and verbal communication skills. They are visionary, with the capacity to think analytically and to contribute meaningfully to strategic planning. They have demonstrated consistent and innovative practices and a record of initiating and leading activities with a focus on enhancing community engagement.

Due to the nature of the role, some duties will need to be performed at times other than during the day, including after hours in the evenings and on weekends.

The Marketing and Communications Manager has two direct reports: the Media and Publications Coordinator, and the Coordinator of Community Engagement. The Marketing and Communications Manager reports to the Deputy Principal. They also have close working relationships with the Admissions Team, consistently and effectively liaising with the Admissions Manager.

**Requirements of the Role**:

- A current Working with Children Check
- A degree in marketing or extensive equivalent experience with demonstrated leadership capability and ability to manage, motivate and inspire a team
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing content strategies, adapted to specific channels, across website, social, print, events and broadcast.
- Demonstrated experience with social media and digital marketing platforms and a strong network to assist in the development of professional marketing materials.
- Highly developed strategic marketing, communications, and project management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders
- Ability to balance the demands of competing projects
- A resourceful team member who is able to operate in a mentoring, collaborative and inclusive manner

**How to Apply**:
**Marketing and Communications Manager**

Marketing & Communications Management

Closes 15th Nov 24

Mt Ridley Campus | Mickleham, Victoria 3064 Australia