Marketing and Community Engagement Manager

St George Christian School; Georges River; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St George Christian School in Sydney's St George region is seeking a Marketing and Community Engagement Manager to lead marketing initiatives and grow enrolments. The role reports to the Principal and is a permanent full-time position, with hours 8:00am–4:00pm during term time plus additional days during breaks.

The school emphasises Christian values and collaborative teamwork. Ideal candidates will have relevant marketing qualifications, strong communication skills and experience in event

Qualifications

• Relevant marketing qualifications and experience.
• Appreciation for design.
• Proven written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven event management skills and experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Marketing analysis, planning and strategic development.
• Website and social media management.
• Advertising and brand management.
• Publications.
• Media liaison.
• Liaise with Parent Connect (P&C) and coordinate school events.
• Engage with broader community and attend events as required.

Job description

St George Christian School (SGCS) is a K-12 Co-educational School with a reputation for strong academic outcomes, intentional pastoral care and a disciplined and warm environment. Our devoted staff strive to make a positive difference in the life of their students.

The School is based across two campuses in the St George region of Sydney. Our size (dual stream from K-6 and triple stream from 7-12) positions us well to know each student and enables the provision of a breadth of subject choices and co-curricular activities.

SGCS is a dynamic learning community encouraging the development of students’ personal character and gifts, whilst experiencing joy in learning and excellence in teaching in a supportive K-12 co-educational Christian environment.

SGCS requires all staff members to meet the school’s requirements of being a committed, evangelical Christian who regularly attends a church and is in full agreement with the SGCS Statement of Faith.

The Marketing Manager will promote the achievements and talents of our K-12 school community, showcasing the School and fostering strong word-of-mouth recommendations. The successful applicant will be responsible for further establishing a strong pipeline of new enrolments. Working closely with key stakeholders, the successful candidate will foster authentic and productive relationships whilst leading and executing marketing initiatives with creativity and purpose.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded independent Christian school in Sydney’s St George area. Working alongside enthusiastic and engaged teams of school staff, the Marketing and Community Engagement Manager will take initiative to bring fresh ideas to life, driving the marketing and community engagement space.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and Communications

• Marketing analysis, planning and strategic development
• Website and social media management
• Advertising and brand management
• Publications
• Media liaison

Community Engagement

• School liaison for Parent Connect (P&C)
• Coordination of school wide and significant community events
• Liaise with Heads of Department to provide assistance where necessary with department-based community events
• Liaise with Chapel Gallery Coordinator as required
• Engage with broader community as required

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant marketing qualifications and experience, and a proven capacity to develop strategy.
• Appreciation for design.
• Proven written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven event management skills and experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and set priorities to meet competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience in marketing, sales or administration particularly in the education industry highly regarded.
• Proven photography skills.

Reporting to the Principal, the role is a permanent full-time position working 5 days per week during term time plus 3 days in Week 0 and 2 days in each holiday period. Hours of work are 8:00am – 4:00pm with flexibility to attend events outside of school hours. The school provides flexible working arrangements for time-in-lieu. This role is for an immediate start.

Remuneration:

Salary and related conditions are in accordance with the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Job Description can be found here

St George Christian School’s mission is to develop each person’s character and gifts, for serving God and his people by promoting joy in learning, excellence in teaching and personal Christian faith and growth towards maturity. The School is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm.