Communications Officer - Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employer super

Long service leave

Parental leave (14 weeks)

EAP Assure 24/7

Job summary

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site in Smithfield, Cairns, is part of Catholic Education's college network. The Communications Officer will lead the school's communication and promotional efforts across platforms and support community engagement.

This term-time, permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate ($39.44–$41.36) plus 12.75% superannuation, with benefits including salary packaging, parental leave, and access to an EAP program.

Responsibilities

• The Communications Officer focuses on managing and enhancing the school’s communication and promotional efforts across various platforms as well as promoting school events and promoting community engagement through effective communication strategies and promotional content.

Job description

Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour PLUS 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026 (unless filled prior)

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic College , co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education's newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About The Role

The Communications Officer focusses on managing and enhancing the school’s communication and promotional efforts across various platforms as well as promoting school events and promoting community engagement through effective communication strategies and promotional content.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC Communication and Community Engagement Officer Level 5 Position Description.pdf.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Fitness Passport membership available
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Assure

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries

Lauretta Graham - Principal

P: 4047 6000

E: [e-mail]

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.