Marketing and Communications Manager

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 24w

Parental leave 14w

Professional development support

FLOURISH Wellbeing Program

Transfers within Archdiocese

Job summary

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn – Nicholls ACT is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager for St John Paul II College (JPC) to lead branding, campaigns and community engagement. This role will shape how the college is presented to families across Canberra, with a focus on enrolment growth and a strong, consistent tone across all materials.

The successful candidate will drive campaigns, collaborate with students and staff, and leverage data to craft strategic

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or professional writing, or equivalent experience.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar marketing and communications manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and communications activities that position JPC as a school of choice for families across Gungahlin and the wider Canberra region.
• Work closely with students, staff and the College Executive to showcase the JPC story with energy and collaboration.
• Lead targeted marketing campaigns that support enrolments and build brand loyalty with consistent College tone across initiatives.
• Use College data and analytics to drive future strategy and ensure engaging, accurate materials for activities and events.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Public relations

Journalism

Professional writing

Education

Marketing

Communications

Journalism

Public relations

Professional writing

Job description

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn – Nicholls ACT

Salary Range:$112,606plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Immediate
Applications Close: Thursday, 29 October 2026

About St John Paul II College

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

About the Role

Reporting to the Business Manager, this pivotal role will lead the marketing and communications activities that position JPC as a school of choice for families across Gungahlin and the wider Canberra region.

Working closely with students, staff and the College Executive, the Marketing and Communications Manager will bring energy, creativity and a collaborative approach to showcasing the JPC story. You will identify new and engaging ways to promote our College, strengthen our profile in the community and communicate the distinctive opportunities and experiences we offer our students.

The Marketing and Communication Manager leads targeted marketing campaigns that supports enrolments and builds brand loyalty, providing a consistent College tone across all initiatives. Using College data and analytics, they will be the driving force of the future strategy ensuring the College is delivering engaging and accurate materials for activities and events.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualificationsand Eligibility

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or professional writing, or equivalent experience.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar marketing and communications manager role.

Application Process

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.