Communications and Public Relations Officer

Full time | Permanent | Immediate start (negotiable)

Professional Officer Level 5 | $119,876 - $135,380 per annum plus super

Requires some travel

New Position

About the role 

Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools is looking for an innovative, experienced and forward thinking communications and public relations specialist.

This new role will be focussed on ensuring that communication and public relations activities of Toowoomba Catholic Schools are planned, implemented and evaluated to ensure maximum value add and will have responsibilities that include

• undertaking strategic co-design processes with Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Services and schools/colleges to build awareness and promote initiatives and achievements with target audiences
• contributing to the planning, facilitation and management of corporate events and activities that incorporate contemporary stakeholder engagement and technology options
• leading the development of high quality, relevant and audience-focused written content such as web pages, reports, speeches, newsletters, executive materials and briefing notes
• undertaking detailed analysis and reporting on stakeholder engagement and communications performance across all platforms using a variety of analytical tools
• building strong engagement with staff across Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Services and schools/colleges using a range of communication modes and media

If you are looking for a role that brings together your practical, hands-on communications and PR expertise and provides the opportunity to provide specialist advice and support, we would like to hear from you.

 About Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is a contemporary, forward thinking workplace – offering employees with the opportunity to be supported and challenged across a diverse range of roles; all of which are supporting, serving and leading the 31 Catholic system schools and colleges across the Toowoomba Diocese.

 With a vision to ensure that all are enabled to live a full and flourishing life; and a mission for students to be inspired by the life and message of Jesus Christ so they can engage critically and creatively with their world and discover how to participate in its transformation; Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is focussed, innovating and continually improving.

 Selection criteria

• demonstrated high level experience in designing, implementing and evaluating communications and public relations, stakeholder engagement and marketing plans
• demonstrated experience in writing high level strategic communications as well as tailoring communications to meet the needs of differing stakeholders
• demonstrated experience in identifying and using a contemporary media mix to reach specific target audiences
• demonstrated high level skills in collaboration and communication across a range of stakeholders
• empathy with the Catholic ethos and values

Further details about the role can be obtained from the Role Description.

 How to apply 

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application via SEEK and include

• a current resume
• a response to each of the selection criteria 
• the contact details for two referees (we may contact these people prior to the interview)

To discuss this role, or any difficulties submitting your application please contact, Tracey Jacklin, Executive Officer, Office of the Executive Director by phone 07 4637 1420 or email tracey.jacklin@twb.catholic.edu.au.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024.