Ongoing Sso4 - Brighton Secondary School - Events & Marketing Manager

Department For Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative community

Dynamic role

Professional development

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Department for Education in South Australia seeks an experienced Marketing and Events Manager to lead marketing strategies and school events for Brighton Secondary School. You will drive promotion, community engagement and digital content across channels, ensuring cohesive messaging and successful events.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders, delivering high-quality communications while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications or event management.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in digital media, website management, and related technology.
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative approach.
• Highly organised, adaptable and outcomes-focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate marketing, communications, and event plans
• Manage and create digital content, including website, newsletters and social media
• Coordinate school promotional materials and initiatives to enhance our public image
• Organise and deliver key school events, ensuring high standards are met
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Marketing & Communications

Event management

Digital content creation

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Job description

Department for Education
Job reference: 863602
Location: 5048 - BRIGHTON
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you.

Brighton Secondary School is an innovative and vibrant school situated in the beachside suburb of Brighton, South Australia. At Brighton Secondary School, we foster a strong sense of belonging through six houses and consistent home groups, supporting students from Year 7 through to graduation.

We are seeking an experienced Events & Marketing Manager to join our innovative and dynamic team.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and energetic Marketing and Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of marketing strategies and school events. This key position supports school promotion and enhances community engagement through various communication channels and event management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate marketing, communications, and event plans
• Manage and create digital content, including website, newsletters and social media
• Coordinate school promotional materials and initiatives to enhance our public image
• Organise and deliver key school events, ensuring high standards are met
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Experience in marketing, communications or event management
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in digital media, website management, and related technology
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative approach
• Highly organised, adaptable and outcomes-focused

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check / Relevant screening
• Department for Education Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect certificate

Benefits

• Contribute to an innovative and supportive school community
• Work in a dynamic role with impact across the school
• Access to ongoing professional development
• Opportunity for the position to be extended

Applications close: 11/11/2026 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.