School Officer (Communications and Community Engagement Lead) - Mt Maria College, MITCHELTON
Date: 11 Jul 2025
Location: MITCHELTON, QLD, AU, 4053
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
Mt Maria College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with an enrolment of over 1160 students. A school in the Marist tradition, we also draw upon the richness of the Good Samaritan and Good Shepherd charisms as we bring faith and learning to life for our students.
Our passionate staff are committed to preparing this generation of young people for the future – nurturing strong minds and igniting compassionate hearts. While our students leave our College with an excellent education, we are just as proud that they graduate with well-developed life skills, nurtured faith, strong friendships, and positive values fashioned by the rich experiences they share at our College. All members of our College community are valued, respected and encouraged to maximise their opportunities. Our contemporary campus is located in the heart of Mitchelton, easily accessible by rail and bus. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Help enhance the smooth operation of the school with your ability to provide exceptional support across a variety of tasks.
- Location: MitcheltonEnoggera-Mt Maria College (S)
- Start date: 28/07/25
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary level, range or hourly rate: $36.9851/hr + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 27/07/25
- Contact: (07) 3550 3400
About the opportunity
The Communications and Community Engagement Lead is responsible for managing and enhancing the College's internal and external communications. This role plays a key part in promoting the College's image and fostering strong relationships with the community. The position also includes calendar management, public relations, marketing, and providing administrative support to the College Leadership Team.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative and operational support and advice on a diverse range of matters
- Developing and/or administering processes and procedures and responding to enquiries
- Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards
- Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
- Supervising and training support staff as required, ensuring high standards of administrative supportDevelop and implement communication strategies to enhance the College's visibility and engagement with the community
- Manage the College calendar, ensuring key events and activities are scheduled and communicated effectively
- Coordinate public relations activities, including media releases and community outreach
- Lead marketing initiatives to promote the College's programs and achievements
- Maintain and update the College website and social media platforms
- Support the planning and execution of College events and functions
- Provide administrative support to members of the College Leadership Team
- Collaborate with the Enrolment Services Team to support enrolment campaigns and communications
- Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all communication channels
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication and engagement strategies.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
- Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
- Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
- Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
- Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic
- Proven experience in communications, public relations, or marketing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and calendar management abilities
- Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
- Experience in an educational environment is desirable
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
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.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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