Communications and Community Relations Officer

**About the School**:
Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms.
Your Role
As the Communications and Community Relations Officer you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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 whole 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.
- Potential Oversight of Whole School enrolment process
- Directly support the Principal

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children 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 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.