Executive Services and Marketing Officer

**About Us**:
A dense rainforest divides the site creating an attractive environment and providing a separation of the sub schools. A boardwalk which transverses the rainforest links the primary and secondary campus and provides unique learning experiences for our students in a beautiful, natural environment.
Meridan has established a reputation as a high performing school with an emphasis on quality teaching and high standards of behaviour in a safe, supportive environment.

**Your Opportunity**:
**As the Executive Services and Marketing Officer you will**:

- Contribute to the effective and efficient management and administration of the school by providing a high level of confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Principal/Executive Principal/Senior Executive Team.
- Assist in the development of innovative marketing and communication strategies and the coordination of special events for the school.
- Develop and coordinate partnerships with key external stakeholders, including local media and local Industry Partners and develop networks to enhance the current position of the school.

The Executive Services and Marketing Officer reports to the Principal/Executive Principal or nominated delegate.
Your Role

**Responsibilities include**:

- Assist in the development and implementation of promotional material, including marketing and communication strategies and initiatives; and in association with key stakeholders assist to develop innovative marketing systems, processes and procedures.
- Coordinate special events including Awards night, Anzac Day, Graduation ceremonies, Open Day and enrolment information.
- Manage records and other information resources so that information relevant to the school and its functions is readily available to clients and maintain and enhance administrative systems and processes to maximise the effectiveness of the school's website services.
- Coordinate the production of all school publications and promotional material along with the school newsletter and maintain content for the school's website to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Assist in the production, implementation and review of the school marketing plan and budget in consultation with the Principal/Executive Principal and Business Manager.
- Promote the school by providing innovative pre-approved (by Principal/Executive Principal or Region) good news stories to the media and local community.
- Use information management systems including administration, human resources and financial management systems to process information and produce reports and coordinate the dissemination of information to office personnel and provide advice regarding office administrative procedures.
- Develop and maintain a proactive and consistent online and social media presence to promote the school and to communicate responsively with the wider community.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.

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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