School Social Media & Events Coordinator

Brisbane Catholic Education; Plainland; Hybrid; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking a dynamic School Officer (Social Media, Marketing & Events) for Sophia College, Plainland, starting January 2027. The role combines creative content, community engagement and event coordination within a Catholic school environment.

You will manage social media, plan events, produce communications, and ensure brand consistency while upholding privacy and safety standards. Flexible work arrangements may be considered where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and using analytics to grow reach.
• Planning, coordinating and delivering events on time and within budget.
• Producing clear, engaging written content for newsletters, websites, and promotional materials.
• Proficiency with design, photography and video tools (Canva, Adobe) and Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of marketing and community engagement principles, including enrolment support.
• Awareness of privacy, copyright and child safety in a school environment.
• Excellent organisation and time management; able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, families, suppliers and community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and schedule engaging content across the College's social media channels with consistent branding.
• Monitor accounts, respond to enquiries and report analytics to guide future content.
• Capture and curate photos and video compliant with privacy and safety requirements.
• Prepare and distribute newsletters and promotional materials; update website and enrolment content.
• Coordinate and deliver the College's annual events calendar and community activities.
• Manage event logistics: timelines, budgets, venues, suppliers and run sheets.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and partners to promote events and BCE initiatives.
• Ensure all activities align with BCE brand guidelines and Catholic ethos.

Skills

Social media management

Event planning

Content creation

Brand consistency

Marketing understanding

Privacy & child safety

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking a dynamic School Officer (Social Media, Marketing & Events) for Sophia College, Plainland, starting January 2027. The role combines creative content, community engagement and event coordination within a Catholic school environment.

You will manage social media, plan events, produce communications, and ensure brand consistency while upholding privacy and safety standards. Flexible work arrangements may be considered where appropriate.