Public Relations and Communication Officer

Location: Manuka, Canberra
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Grade 6 $121,552 to $133,703 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: June 2022 (negotiable)
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 18 June 2023

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and eight Early Learning Centres.

The Catholic Education Office is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in the delivery of quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the Role

The Public Relations and Communication Officer, reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing, is a key member of the Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing team. In this role, you will develop public relations campaigns and support marketing strategies and campaigns to communicate the hope, joy and wonder of a Catholic education to our stakeholders. You will work with the CECG leadership team, service areas in the Catholic Education Office and school principals to promote the role our schools fulfil in our community. This role is important in promoting CECG as a leading choice for education in the ACT and NSW.

Members of the Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing team are expected to work harmoniously with stakeholders, to be effective communicators, to produce high-quality, timely written communications, and to be focused on the achievement of CECG’s strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public relations campaigns, media engagement plans, and communication strategies.
• Implement engagement plans for funding stakeholders, donors, and other VIPs to develop a greater understanding of the CECG mission, purpose, and values.
• Support the Senior Manager with events for the Director such as CECG staff awards and recognition, celebration events, and exhibitions.
• Manage social media, content creation, and community engagement with users on CECG social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
• Write the Director's promotional material, web content, speeches, talking points, and scripts for videos and publications including the CECG annual report.
• Identify and organise photographic and videography opportunities and coordinate studio or location photography.
  
  

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package with access to salary packaging.
• Positive and collaborative work culture.
• Immediate start is available.

Essential Criteria

• A tertiary qualification in public relations, journalism, communications,  marketing, social science, business, or a related field.
• Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration or willingness to qualify for this registration.
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar role in marketing, promotions, events, journalism, or business.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating public relations campaigns, media engagement plans, and social media management.
• Highly developed knowledge of the changing public relations landscape, marketing trends, and current affairs affecting the education sector and the ability to capitalise on these trends
• Highly developed skills in writing for executives and a range of audiences.
• Ability to maintain a non-partisan perspective in dealing with VIPs from a range of social and political backgrounds.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth detail regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined above. The cover letter should be no more than three pages.

Further information about the role and Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is available on the website.

If you have any questions about the role, contact Amy Tallon, People & Culture Officer on 0459943831 or via email at amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au.