Marketing Officer

• We are seeking a full-time, ongoing Marketing Officer to join our team
• An opportunity to take our branding to the next level
• Elevate your career at CGS

About the Role

The Marketing Officer plays a key role in delivering the School's marketing and communications strategy, with a particular focus on campaign coordination, content creation, publications, and stakeholder engagement. This position directly supports brand awareness, enrolment marketing, and community engagement by developing compelling marketing assets, coordinating consistent messaging, and contributing to the execution of major initiatives and events.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

• Excellent written English and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent technological literacy across a range of applications
• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations, media, or a related field
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• 3–5 years' experience in a marketing role
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences and purposes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality communication outcomes
• Excellent organisational skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Strong digital literacy and understanding of current media, platforms, and analytics
• A proactive, future-focused mindset and ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.

Desirable:

• Experience in independent schools, higher education, or the not-for-profit sector
• Familiarity with alumni engagement, philanthropy, and donor communications.

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check; and
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
• Onsite parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do.

How to Apply

Please refer to the position description below and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.