We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Marketing Officer to lead our school’s marketing and communications portfolio. In this key role, you'll be responsible for promoting the school, coordinating major events, developing effective communication strategies, and securing sponsorship opportunities.

You’ll work closely with the Principal (or their delegate) to showcase our school’s achievements and strengthen community engagement.

Job details

About the school:

At Ipswich State High School, we believe that education is about more than academic achievement. We prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and support their development into confident, capable, and respectful young people. Our school values of Respect and Responsibility are reflected in the way we learn, lead, and contribute to our community each day.

About the role:

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.

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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR646922_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description