Marketing Officer - Bremer State High School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Brisbane seeks a Marketing Officer to coordinate the school's marketing, events and community engagement activities. You will work with the Business Manager, Principal and leadership team to deliver events that reflect school priorities and community expectations.

The role focuses on leading event planning, calendar management, budgeting, stakeholder liaison and continuous improvement of event delivery within a public school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, project management and event coordination skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with staff, students, families, sponsors and community organisations.
• Capability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage resources and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the planning, organisation and delivery of major school events such as Awards Nights, Graduation ceremonies and Open Days.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual events calendar with milestones and responsibilities.
• Coordinate event budgets, procurement, venue prep, catering, invitations and registrations.
• Consult with the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and external providers to ensure events meet priorities and quality standards.
• Identify operational risks and implement safety and contingency plans.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About us:We are a well-established large school in the heart of Ipswich and have served the community well for over 60 years. In 2011, we moved to our current site beside the USQ Ipswich Campus. Our students and staff now enjoy a superb educational facility which is truly state of the art.Your Role:As the Marketing Officer you will work collaboratively with the Business Manager, Principal, Executive Leadership Team, and key stakeholders to coordinate the school's marketing, promotional and major events portfolio. You will coordinate a diverse range of school events, including awards ceremonies, graduation celebrations, school functions, and community engagement activities.You will oversee event planning, planning, resources, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring all activities are delivered professionally, efficiently and to a high standard.Lead and coordinate the planning, organisation, and delivery of major school events, including Awards Night, ANZAC Day commemorations, Graduation ceremonies, Open Days, information evenings, school celebrations, recognition events, and other significant school activities.Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual school events calendar, coordinating event schedules, planning milestones, resource requirements, and stakeholder responsibilities.Oversee event planning, including venue preparation, facilities coordination, equipment requirements, catering, guest invitations, registrations, event documentation, and contractor arrangements.Consult with the Principal, Executive Leadership Team, teaching and non-teaching staff, external providers, and community stakeholders to ensure events are professionally delivered and aligned with school priorities.Develop and implement event planning procedures, checklists, timelines, and evaluation processes to strengthen consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.Coordinate event budgets, procurement activities, purchasing requirements, and expenditure monitoring in consultation with the Business Manager and relevant budget holders.Identify and manage operational risks associated with events, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, approvals and safety arrangements are completed.Review the effectiveness of school events and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and resource utilisation.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.About You:It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:Strong organisational, project management and event coordination skillsOrganisational capability.Sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to build productive relationships with staff, students, families, sponsors, and community organisations.Coordinating multiple priorities, managing resources, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the effective delivery of school operations.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role descriptionWe welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.