Media & Publications Officer

Marcellin College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Social Club

Diverse Professional Learning Opportun

Exceptional sporting facilities

Parents Room

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Catholic Formation events (in-house &/

Job summary

Marcellin College is seeking a hands-on Media & Publications Officer to capture and share the life of our Catholic boys’ college through photography, videography, social media, and publications. This role offers flexibility for full‑time or part‑time ongoing work and requires a creative, organised professional.

You will collaborate across the College, manage media assets, ensure branding and privacy compliance, and contribute to enrolment marketing and community communications.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of photography, videography, social media or multimedia work.
• Proven ability to create high‑quality visual content across platforms.
• Strong understanding of contemporary digital trends and audience engagement.
• Experience with editing software and audio/lighting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Capture high‑quality photography and videography across all College life aspects.
• Produce, edit, and deliver professional video content for social media and campaigns.
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across digital platforms.
• Develop visual storytelling that promotes the College mission and community.
• Contribute content to publications, newsletters and website updates.
• Collaborate with staff to identify content opportunities and support communication goals.
• Maintain organised media libraries and digital assets following policies.
• Monitor content performance and propose improvements for reach.
• Support events with flexible hours, including early mornings/evenings/weekends.
• Ensure branding, privacy, copyright, consent and child safety compliance.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Social Media Management

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Content Management Systems

Graphic Design (basics)

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS

WordPress

Job description

• Create and manage engaging visual content across all College platforms
• Capture the life and spirit of a Catholic boys' College.
• Permanent role in a supportive Catholic education community

Marcellin College is a leading Catholic secondary school for boys, conducted by the Marist Brothers. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing, and faith, where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and personally. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment that recognises and celebrates the individual strengths and needs of all students. The Media & Publications Officer plays an important role in sharing the story of our College community through engaging visual and digital content.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of College & Community Engagement, the Media & Publications Officer is a hands‑on creative professional responsible for capturing and communicating the life of the College through photography, videography, social media, publications, and digital content. The role is suited to an organised and adaptable individual who enjoys working across a broad range of projects and creating high‑quality content that reflects the values, achievements, and spirit of the Marcellin community. This position may be offered on a full‑time or part‑time ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture high‑quality photography and videography across all aspects of College life, including learning programmes, sporting events, performances, community events, student achievements, and special milestones.
• Produce, edit, and deliver professional video content, including short‑form social media videos, interviews, promotional content, event highlights, and campaigns.
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across the College’s digital and social media platforms.
• Develop compelling visual storytelling that promotes the College’s mission, values, and community engagement initiatives.
• Contribute photography, video, and written content to College publications, newsletters, website updates, enrolment marketing, and community communications.
• Collaborate with staff across the College to identify opportunities for content creation and support communication objectives.
• Maintain organised media libraries and digital assets in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Monitor content performance and contribute ideas to improve audience engagement and reach.
• Support College events and activities as required, including occasional early‑morning, evening, and weekend commitments.
• Ensure all content is developed in accordance with College branding, privacy, copyright, consent, records management, and child safety requirements.

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Experience creating digital content, supported by a portfolio showcasing photography, videography, social media, or multimedia work.
• Strong technical skills in photography and videography, including the use of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent platforms.
• A strong understanding of social media platforms and contemporary digital content trends.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create engaging and audience‑appropriate content.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work, with the ability to build strong relationships across the College community.
• A commitment to the Catholic ethos and Marist values of the College.
• Experience working in an education, community, marketing, or communications environment.
• Experience with graphic design software, content management systems, website administration, or digital asset management platforms.
• Understanding of image consent requirements, copyright obligations, and best practice use of student imagery.

What we offer

Working at Marcellin affords staff the opportunity to experience a relational community where staff are valued and supported. Our salaries are paid in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi‑Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). In addition, we offer a broad range of benefits including:

• Staff Social Club
• Diverse Professional Learning Opportunities
• Exceptional sporting facilities
• Parents Room
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Catholic Formation events (in‑house and interstate)

Child Safety

Marcellin College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety and providing a child‑safe environment for all students. All applicants are subject to appropriate child safety screening and background checks.

Child Safeguarding Compliance

All applicants are required to:

• Provide proof of identification
• Provide proof of applicable qualification
• Complete a Child Safety Declaration
• Complete online Child Protection training
• Provide or agree to undertake a police check (National Police Certificate)
• Provide evidence of current Employee Working With Children Check

Applications close at 8:00 am on 23 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Human Resources on [phone] or email ***************@marcellin.vic.edu.au.

Information about the College is available at www.marcellin.vic.edu.au.

All staff members at Marcellin College are expected to support the Catholic ethos of the College.

Marcellin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.