Marketing, Communications & Events Lead - St Francis College, CRESTMEAD

Summary

We are seeking a Marketing, Communications & Events Lead to join our school community. In this pivotal role, you will lead the provision of marketing services to support and promote our school operations and strategic initiatives. You will collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders to drive operational success and elevate our school's presence in the community. 

• Location: St Francis College - Crestmead (S)
• Start date: 20/08/2025 
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: $42.6772/hr + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Full-time | Permanent
• Ad close date: 17/08/25
• Contact: (07) 3489 4800

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for: 

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure school promotional operations and outcomes are achieved.
• Provide strategic advice to stakeholders on the financial implications and budgetary impacts of marketing and comms projects, including the identification of risks and planning future opportunities.
• Participate in leadership decisions to improve school efficiencies and develop systems in line with legislative requirements and school policy and procedures.
• Lead, coach and provide ongoing professional development and instruction to staff to improve systems and practices.
• Promote and implement various initiatives, to increase engagement and highlight student pathways.
• Ensure relevant databases, timetables, contacts, procedures and registers are maintained to comply with BCE policies and standards.
• Identify opportunities to challenge existing business processes and recommend alternative approaches.
• Manage the update and development of print and online media and plan the strategic approach to events and key dates across the year.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: 

• Experience in strategic coordination of marketing, and events, aligned with needs and trends.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to promote schools activities. 
• Experience in media management including online and print. 
• Interpreting legislation and ensuring consistent branding. 
• Manage marketing procurement, budgeting activities and risk planning.  
• Digital strategy and strategic media management experience in aligning to objectives and initiatives.
• Tertiary qualification at a Associate Diploma/Diploma level in Marketing and Communciations and/or relevant experience in a related field. 

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment 
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development 
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
• Active staff social club and wellness programs 
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.