Marketing and Communications Manager

Somerset College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Campus facilities and resources

Professional development opportunities

Gold Coast location

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Somerset College on the Gold Coast is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead brand, communications and community engagement initiatives. The role balances hands-on design with project management, working across digital, print and event channels.

You will manage publications, website updates, campaigns and content, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality outputs that showcase the Somerset College experience to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in marketing and communications, preferably in education or not-for-profit.
• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in marketing/communications/graphic design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of marketing and communications activities, campaigns and projects per approved strategies and priorities.
• Create and deliver engaging content across digital, print and stakeholder channels with brand consistency.
• Manage production of Yearbook, magazines, brochures, annual reports and other collateral.
• Design and produce branded templates, assets, ads, signage and presentations.
• Oversee website content, digital marketing, social media, SEO/SEM and audience engagement initiatives.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate workflow across the marketing team and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support community engagement and storytelling to strengthen the College’s reputation.

Skills

Graphic design

Content creation

Branding

Campaign management

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Copywriting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business or related

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS management

SEO/SEM

Social media management

Job description

The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a key role in managing the delivery of Somerset College's marketing, communications, branding and community engagement activities.

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of Somerset College's marketing and communications activities, including graphic design, publications, website management, digital marketing, content development and brand application in accordance with priorities established by the Head of Community Engagement. The role coordinates workflow across the marketing team to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and highly organised marketing and communications professional who enjoys balancing hands-on design and content creation with project management and team coordination. The successful candidate will be passionate about building brand awareness, enhancing stakeholder engagement and showcasing the exceptional Somerset College experience through compelling visual and written storytelling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the delivery of Somerset College's marketing and communications activities, campaigns and projects in accordance with approved strategies and priorities.

Create and deliver engaging content across digital, print and stakeholder communication channels, ensuring brand consistency, visual excellence and message alignment.

Manage the production of key College publications, including the Yearbook, College magazines, brochures, annual reports, marketing collateral and communication materials.

Design and produce branded templates, creative assets, advertisements, signage, presentations and other marketing collateral in accordance with College brand standards.

Manage website content and updates, digital marketing activities, social media channels, digital advertising, SEO/SEM and audience engagement initiatives.

Monitor campaign performance, analyse marketing data and provide insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers while coordinating workflow, priorities and project delivery across the marketing team.

Support community engagement, alumni relations and storytelling initiatives that enhance the College's reputation and strengthen stakeholder connections.

Maintain and champion the Somerset College brand through effective communications, graphic design, publications, website content and marketing best practice.

Maintain brand standards across all marketing and communication materials, ensuring consistency of messaging and visual identity.

ABOUT YOU

You are a creative, highly organised and detail-oriented marketing and communications professional with strong graphic design and content creation capabilities. You enjoy managing multiple projects, coordinating priorities and producing high-quality marketing materials that bring a brand to life. Equally comfortable designing publications, updating websites, creating content and managing campaign delivery, you take pride in producing work that strengthens stakeholder engagement and showcases the exceptional Somerset College experience.

Demonstrated experience in marketing and communication, ideally within an education, not-for-profit or service-based environment.

Strong graphic design, communications and branding expertise.

Experience managing publications, website content and digital marketing activities.

Aptitude to use analytic tools to measure and improve marketing and campaign performance.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and allocate workflow across a marketing team.

Strong integrity, reliability, adaptability, discretion and resilience.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business or a related discipline.

Current Working with Children Blue Card or the ability to obtain.

Physical capacity to participate in a dynamic school environment and undertake occasional manual tasks associated with marketing and event activities.

Why Join Somerset College?

Somerset College is one of Australia's leading co-educational independent schools, educating over 1,700 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast on a stunning 22-hectare campus in Mudgeeraba, we are proud of our global outlook, academic excellence and commitment to student success.

The Somerset Experience includes a strong commitment to developing engaged global citizens who aspire to excellence, demonstrate integrity and value difference. As an International Baccalaureate World School, Somerset encourages students to fulfil their individual potential across academic, sporting, creative, co-curricular and personal pursuits.

• Competitive Remuneration – attractive salary package
• Fantastic Employee Benefits – onsite gym, barista and catering services, Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• First-Class Campus and Event Facilities – modern learning environments, well-resourced classrooms and outstanding educational resources work across Somerset's impressive 22-hectare campus, featuring premium sporting venues, performing arts spaces, function facilities and landscaped grounds that provide a unique backdrop for a diverse calendar of community events.
• Professional Growth Opportunities – ongoing professional learning and development
• Ideal Gold Coast Location – enjoy a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by world-class beaches, natural beauty and outstanding amenities
• Supportive and Collegial Culture – work alongside talented staffcommitted to excellence and innovation

Children’s safety, wellbeing, and voice are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered, and where staff understand their role in protecting children from harm.

We expect all staff to actively contribute to a culture of safety, care, and respect, with all appointments subject to comprehensive screening and ongoing safeguarding obligations.