Media and Communications Officer

Position: Media and Communications Officer
Commencement Date: January 2026
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Salary Range: $69,778 to $84,944 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday, 28 November 2025

About us

Chanel College is a contemporary and vibrant educational community in Gladstone, Central Queensland. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high-quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring. With an enrolment of 800 students, Chanel College offers an innovative curriculum with a comprehensive range of subject choices, catering for both academic and vocational pathways. 

Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, and we value the knowledge and skills that each person brings to his/her specific role within our community, as through the sharing of our giftedness, we work together to provide a quality, Catholic education for all students. 

Your Role

Chanel College is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Media and Communications Officer. This is a term-time position (38hpw) for commencement in January 2026 as negotiated . 

The Media and Communications Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the strategic communication and engagement functions of the College. This position facilitates, fosters and maintains relationship and communications with current families, College groups and the wider community, while simultaneously managing marketing and promotions activities to families prospective to the College.

This position requires a proactive individual who can manage a variety of administrative tasks at an advanced level, ensuring the smooth operation of our school environment. 

For more information, please review the Position Description. 

About you

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education.  In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills. Experience with marketing, content creation and social media management, such as Canva and Facebook would be advantageous. 

Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities. 

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $69,778 to $84,944 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75% 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Susan Bunkum, Principal, Chanel College, Gladstone on
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 28 November 2025

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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