Engagement & Communications Officer

The Centre for Continuing Education; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Continuing Education in Wangaratta, VIC, is seeking a dynamic communications professional to enhance our profile and strengthen our communities through engaging content and digital campaigns. You will craft content for social media, websites, newsletters and promotional materials, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and branding consistency across platforms.

The role collaborates with programs and events to deliver impactful communications.

Qualifications

• experience in communications, marketing, public relations or community engagement.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• experience managing social media channels and digital communications.
• strong content creation skills including graphic design, photography, video and promotional materials.
• an eye for branding, design consistency and audience engagement.
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for social media, websites, newsletters and promotional campaigns.
• Manage and maintain The Centre's online presence and digital communications.
• Coordinate social media campaigns and monitor engagement performance.
• Create marketing materials, media releases, promotional resources and publications.
• Support community engagement activities, expos and events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, community groups and industry partners.
• Ensure communications and promotional materials align with organisational branding.
• Support compliance reviews of public information, marketing content and promotional materials.
• Track campaign outcomes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Public relations

Community engagement

Social media management

Content creation

Graphic design

Branding

Project management

Job description

The Centre for Continuing Education – Wangaratta VIC

Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020

Help Tell Our Story and Strengthen Our Communities

At The Centre, we believe in empowering individuals and strengthening communities through innovative, inclusive and impactful programs and services. As a community-owned not-for-profit organisation with more than 60 years of history, we deliver education, community, sport and volunteer programs that create real opportunities for people across the Hume Region

About the Role

This role is responsible for enhancing The Centre's profile, reputation and stakeholder engagement through effective communications, marketing, digital content and community engagement activities.

You will coordinate and develop engaging content across a range of platforms while helping ensure our public information is accurate, accessible and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop content for social media, websites, newsletters and promotional campaigns.
• Manage and maintain The Centre's online presence and digital communications.
• Coordinate social media campaigns and monitor engagement performance.
• Create marketing materials, media releases, promotional resources and publications.
• Support community engagement activities, expos and events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, community groups and industry partners.
• Ensure communications and promotional materials align with organisational branding.
• Support compliance reviews of public information, marketing content and promotional materials.
• Track campaign outcomes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

About You

You are a creative storyteller who enjoys connecting people with meaningful opportunities and community initiatives. You can take ideas and transform them into engaging content that captures attention and inspires action

Skills and Experience

• experience in communications, marketing, public relations or community engagement.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• experience managing social media channels and digital communications.
• strong content creation skills including graphic design, photography, video and promotional materials.
• an eye for branding, design consistency and audience engagement.
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.