The Communications Unit partners with business units across the organisation. It informs, engages and advises Queensland school communities — principals, teachers, students and families — about the work of the QCAA and its resources to support teaching, learning and assessment from kindergarten to Year 12. The Senior Communications Officer is integral to a small multi-disciplinary team that develops and delivers communication and engagement activities that support impactful projects.

Job details

What you will do

In the Senior Communications Officer role, you will:

• Develop, implement and evaluate creative communication and engagement plans that are delivered on time and budget.
• Write high-level, accurate and engaging content for e-newsletters, websites, fact sheets, social media, presentations, advertisements, briefing notes and other publications.
• Liaise with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to develop engaging, accurate and accessible multimedia content/publications.
• Contribute to statewide marker recruitment campaigns and a student awards
• Maintain productive relationships with the QCAA's senior management and external stakeholders.
• Foster innovation in communication and marketing activities to build stakeholder relationships and the QCAA brand.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, Communications Unit. No roles report directly to this role.

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Recognises and articulates how their work contributes to the organisation's vision and outcomes (leads strategically)
• Shares and seeks creative ideas, feedback and data to inform the delivery of services (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• Collaborates successfully with people from a range of backgrounds, experiences and expertise (builds enduring relationships)
• Contributes to a positive and results-driven culture (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Proactively seeks professional learning opportunities that support upskilling and benefit the wider organisation (pursues continuous growth)
• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism and integrity in working with colleagues to deliver agreed outcomes (fosters health and inclusive workplaces)

How to apply

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:

• a letter (up to 2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in this role, what you'll bring to the role and what you'll get out of it
• your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.

Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.

Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email peopleandculture@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• RD AO6 Senior Communications Officer Comms (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants-working-with-qcaa (PDF, 216KB)
  Information Package for Applicants