Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS855914
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Como Secondary College (CSC) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Marketing and Administration Officer to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant should possess sound communication skills as they will liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to organise promotional events and marketing.
The position requires excellent organisational skills to meet the growing demands of the College, as well as the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. You should be highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, committed to personal and professional growth and should embrace opportunities for collaboration within the College.
The marketing component of this role will involve assisting with the coordination of promotional and marketing events. Additionally, the selected applicant should know how to use content management systems and produce and prepare various items for publishing.
With the capacity to manage and maintain information systems including websites, databases, and social media, applicants should ideally have a solid understanding of the pertinent systems and policies needed to maintain, monitor, analyse, and extract information. You will ideally be familiar with the Department of Education's guidelines for using social media and other forms of electronic communication.
Experience and an excellent working knowledge of Schools Information System SIS (Administration), SEQTA, Consent2Go, Connect and school accounting systems (such as RM Finance and RM Billings) would be highly desirable, as would an understanding of Adobe software (InDesign and Photoshop).
Como SC is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public School catering for students from Years 7 to 12. Every student matters at Como. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.
The school is located less than 6 kilometres from the Centre of Perth and is close to major transport hubs. This enables our students to easily access and utilise Perth's major universities, training institutions, cultural attractions, and sporting facilities.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- well-developed computer application skills.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Como Secondary College can be found by visiting como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
Please contact Jo May, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9365 2000 or emailing Jo.May@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 4 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
