Strategic School Marketing & Communications Manager

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 24w

Parental leave 14w

Professional development support

FLOURISH Wellbeing Program

Transfers within Archdiocese

Job summary

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn – Nicholls ACT is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager for St John Paul II College (JPC) to lead branding, campaigns and community engagement. This role will shape how the college is presented to families across Canberra, with a focus on enrolment growth and a strong, consistent tone across all materials.

The successful candidate will drive campaigns, collaborate with students and staff, and leverage data to craft strategic

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or professional writing, or equivalent experience.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn Policy.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar marketing and communications manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and communications activities that position JPC as a school of choice for families across Gungahlin and the wider Canberra region.
• Work closely with students, staff and the College Executive to showcase the JPC story with energy and collaboration.
• Lead targeted marketing campaigns that support enrolments and build brand loyalty with consistent College tone across initiatives.
• Use College data and analytics to drive future strategy and ensure engaging, accurate materials for activities and events.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Public relations

Journalism

Professional writing

Education

Marketing

Communications

Journalism

Public relations

Professional writing

Job description

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn – Nicholls ACT is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager for St John Paul II College (JPC) to lead branding, campaigns and community engagement. This role will shape how the college is presented to families across Canberra, with a focus on enrolment growth and a strong, consistent tone across all materials.

The successful candidate will drive campaigns, collaborate with students and staff, and leverage data to craft strategic