Manager - Communications, Brand and Design
Date: 27 May 2026
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
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.
Summary
As the Manager – Communications, Brand and Design, you will lead the delivery of organisation-wide communications, brand and design initiatives that support strategic priorities and drive consistent outcomes across a large, complex education environment. Operating as a senior leader, you will shape and implement communications and engagement strategies, provide expert advice to executive stakeholders, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-impact, compliant and effective communications that strengthen engagement and reputation across the system.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Permanent (Continuing) | Commencing June 2026
- Salary: $226,380 includes super and a vehicle
- Ad Close date: 8 June 2026
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality communications, brand and design outcomes that align to organisational priorities
- Partner with executive and senior stakeholders to scope, prioritise and deliver system-wide communications and engagement projects
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategic communications and engagement plans, ensuring alignment to broader organisational goals
- Provide expert advice on communications strategy, key messaging, risks and emerging issues to inform executive decision-making
- Drive continuous improvement by using data and insights to strengthen communications effectiveness and capability
- Manage complex and sensitive communications, including reactive and crisis responses, ensuring consistency and compliance
- Influence brand and communications decision-making to protect and strengthen organisational reputation
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation to enable proactive planning, alignment and effective stakeholder engagement
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Proven experience leading communications, brand or engagement functions within a large, complex organisation
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability, with the ability to influence and partner at senior levels
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategic communications and engagement initiatives with measurable outcomes
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on clarity, consistency and impact
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, marketing or a related discipline
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children
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.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
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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