Merrimac State High School invites applications for an energetic, outcomes-focused and proactive Marketing Officer to join our dynamic administrative team.

This opportunity is suited to a capable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organisational, communication and service delivery skills.

Job details

About the School:

Join Merrimac State High School, one of the Gold Coast's premier secondary schools, where Pride in Excellence drives a culture of achievement and opportunity. With a strong focus on respect, responsibility and reliability, our school offers diverse academic, sporting and cultural programs in a modern and supportive learning environment. Be part of a vibrant school community dedicated to helping every student succeed.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and seek opportunities to promote and market the school/college to current and potential clients and stakeholders by arranging visits where required and managing the marketing portfolio data.
• Liaise with the Principal in leading change by showing judgement and common sense to implement improved work practices with regular updates of the marketing portfolio, including the events schedule, school magazine, school diary, newsletters and the acquisition of sponsorship agreements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and provide a high level of client support to employers, Industry partners, to ensure the promotion of the school is a key priority.
• Liaise with the Principal and oversee the purchasing, maintenance and repair of marketing resources and equipment in accordance with government guidelines and departmental policy and procedures.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

• You are an organised and proactive professional with demonstrated experience in marketing coordination, stakeholder engagement and administrative service delivery within a complex environment.
• You bring strong communication skills and the ability to develop and implement marketing initiatives that enhance school profile, community engagement and brand consistency.
• You are detail-oriented, customer-focused and able to manage competing priorities in a busy school setting.
• Your collaborative approach, initiative and commitment to continuous improvement enable you to contribute positively to team outcomes and support the school's strategic objectives.

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 maximum 1-page written response outlining your suitability for this position addressing the key responsibilities & a 2-page portfolio showcasing your marketing experience and initiatives

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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• SER681447_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants