Marketing & Communications Officer

Catholic Education South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia is seeking a creative marketing professional to support school enrolment growth and community engagement. The role involves developing tailored strategies, creating content across digital and print channels, and partnering with Principals to deliver campaigns across diverse Catholic schools.

You will manage social media, websites and promotional activities, coordinate events and materials, and work with the Communications Lead to optimise spend and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on marketing experience with strong strategy and brand management understanding.
• Experience creating engaging content and managing digital and social media channels.
• Creative and design capability including desktop publishing and graphic design skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills across platforms and audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work flexibly across school environments.
• A tertiary qualification in marketing, PR, journalism or related field, plus a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored marketing strategies to support enrolment growth.
• Create engaging content across digital, social, website and promotional channels.
• Partner with Principals to deliver marketing initiatives meeting school/community needs.
• Manage school social media accounts and websites to strengthen profile and engagement.
• Coordinate marketing activities, events and promotional materials.
• Monitor marketing expenditure and outcomes with the Communications Lead and optimise tactics.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Brand management

Content creation

Digital & social media

Graphic design

Copywriting

Organisation

Education

Marketing degree or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Bring your creativity to work that makes a difference. With multiple positions available, you can help Catholic schools tell their stories, connect with their communities and grow enrolments.

Working across a variety of Catholic schools, you will partner with Principals and the broader Marketing & Communications team to develop and implement tailored marketing strategies that respond to each school’s needs and local community. From creating engaging content and managing digital channels to supporting campaigns, events and brand activity, this is a varied, hands-on marketing role where no two school environments will be the same.

The position is primarily based on-site at schools and may include supporting regional schools, with additional time spent engaging with the broader Marketing & Communications team at the Parkside Catholic Education Office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement tailored marketing strategies to support enrolment growth.
• Create engaging content across digital, social media, website and promotional channels.
• Partner with Principals to deliver marketing initiatives that meet school and community needs.
• Manage school social media accounts and websites to strengthen profile and engagement.
• Coordinate marketing activities, events and promotional materials.
• Work closely with the Communications Lead – Brand & Marketing to monitor marketing expenditure and outcomes and optimise tactics.

About You

We are seeking a creative, adaptable and versatile marketing professional who enjoys working collaboratively while confidently managing their own priorities.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in a hands-on marketing role, with a strong understanding of marketing strategy and brand management.
• Experience creating engaging content and managing digital and social media channels.
• Creative and design capability, including desktop publishing and graphic design skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills across a range of platforms and audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly across different school environments.
• A tertiary qualification in marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field, along with a current driver’s licence.

Why Us?

• Join a fun, collaborative Marketing & Communications team.
• Enjoy a varied role working alongside Principals and communities across different Catholic schools.
• Use your marketing creativity and expertise to make a tangible contribution to school growth and community engagement.
• Be part of a values-led organisation committed to supporting Catholic education across South Australia.

About Us

We are Catholic Education South Australia, with over 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,306 students across 101 Catholic schools.

Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative and personalised learning in a Catholic context. In partnership with families, we nurture the whole person, supporting our students to become thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

Learn more about Catholic Education South Australia