Marketing and Events Officer

Position: Marketing and Events Officer
Commencing Date: January 2022
Classification: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: $59,100 - $61,605 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 October 2021

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan provides a Catholic education for both boys and girls from Prep to Year 12 across two campuses.  Our students are offered a diverse curriculum in modern, well-equipped facilities. As part of our team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. 

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

About the role

Ryan Catholic College is seeking a dynamic and motivated Marketing and Events Officer to commence in January 2022 on a Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the 2022 school Year. 

The Marketing and Events Officer, under the direction of the Business Manager, provides high level support to the College Leadership Team, demonstrating a degree of self-initiative, flexibility and dependability. This support includes liaison with students, staff and key stakeholders, developing written and multimedia content and providing support to college event planning.

The Marketing and Events Officer will be required to be a point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and students to the college. The incumbent will present a professional image and create a welcoming, warm and positive impression.

Key Accountabilities

The Marketing and Events Officer will represent Ryan Catholic College in a professional, warm, friendly and efficient manner. Duties include:

• Working in collaboration with college staff and in accordance with the college marketing plan, develop quality marketing materials. These include: website, social media management, digital, publications, advertising resources and signage that comply with organisational branding
• Work with the Townsville Catholic Education Office Marketing and Communications Team to proactively seek opportunities to promote the college and support enrolment strategies
• Plan, manage and organise college events, such as expos, liturgies, award ceremonies, parent events, alumni events, assemblies, etc. with direction from the College Leadership Team
• Prepare publications for students, staff and parents such as infographics, pamphlets, flyers, posters and handbooks within Ryan Catholic College brand guidelines
• Assist with audio visual requirements at college events
• Develop a positive relationship/network with key media, agencies and suppliers to create media opportunities
• Perform administration duties as required
• Other duties as directed by the Business Manager and College Leadership Team.

About you

Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative and marketing or event services function, with the provision of focussed professional, administrative support
• Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability in providing accurate and informative assistance to staff, students and parents confidently

Skills

• Multimedia content development skills and copywriting skills, or an ability to develop these skills in-role
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas
• Highly developed computer literacy with the ability to operate a variety of platforms
• Organisational planning and coordination skills including the ability to manage demanding or competing deadlines
• The ability to proactively seek opportunities to extend ones professional scope of practice and learning

Attributes

• Enthusiastic and energetic with a proactive attitude
• Confident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitors
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the college community and driven to achieve the best outcomes
• Willingness to learn and develop in a supported environment
• Motivated with a “can do’ attitude

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Range: $59,100 - $61,605 per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Complete the application form
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 5pm Thursday, 28 October 2021.

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