Join the pioneering team at Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA) as our Marketing Officer, where you'll play a role in shaping QVA. This is an exciting opportunity to drive strategic marketing, communications, and event coordination in a cutting-edge virtual education environment that supports students across Queensland. If you're passionate about education, communication, and community impact - we want to hear from you. This role will be based in the Coorparoo Education Precinct.

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About the Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA)

Queensland Virtual Academy is a statewide initiative dedicated to enhancing equity in education by expanding access to diverse curriculum pathways, learning opportunities, and teaching expertise across Queensland. Leveraging digital innovation, QVA ensures that students—regardless of their geographic location—can engage in high-quality, flexible learning experiences.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and market the school/college to current and prospective stakeholders, including arranging visits and managing marketing data.
• Support strategic improvements by updating marketing materials such as event schedules, newsletters, magazines, and diaries.
• Build strong relationships with staff, industry partners, and the wider community to enhance the school's profile.
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of marketing resources in line with government policies.
• Manage the marketing budget, monitor expenditure, and explore alternative income streams.
• Develop partnerships with business, industry, and community groups to strengthen school networks.
• Collaborate on and implement communication strategies using various media and event formats.
• Lead or contribute to planning and executing school events, campaigns, and promotional initiatives.
• Produce high-quality content and visual materials (e.g., newsletters, brochures, flyers) that align with the school's brand.
• Develop and apply standards and quality controls for digital marketing and online publications.
• Design and manage multi-channel communication systems and support data collection strategies.
• Maintain and update intranet, website, and online event calendars with accurate and timely content.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a brief written statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR641104_25P Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants