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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024.
Byford Secondary College (sc) is seeking to appoint an innovative and creative Media and Marketing Officer to join their team.
Byford SC is a newer school in Perth’s southern suburbs. We have first class facilities to support high quality teaching and learning programs in our college. Located approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD, our College caters for 1500 students in Years 7 through to 12. We offer a unique setting to many other metropolitan schools, with a blend of urban and rural students; this creates a vibrant mix of students and staff within the college community.
At Byford SC, we work together to provide effective learning experiences where we all grow, and students are prepared for a successful life beyond school. Our college’s moral purpose underpins everything we do, and as such, our teaching and allied professionals report a high level of engagement and satisfaction in working at Byford SC.
Staff are supported both personally and professionally, with a keen focus on work-life balance. Targeted support is available for staff across all career stages, from graduate mentoring, classroom observations, instructional coaching and aspirant leadership development programs. Our school’s planning and improvement is based on the Fogarty Edvance program, which is supported and promoted by all leaders across our college. In 2024 we will also embark on a pilot program with The University of Western Australia (UWA) in offering micro-credentials to all staff in a range of areas including sciences, humanities, business management and leadership.
Find out more about our school by visiting byfordsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online School Overview Byford Secondary College (det.wa.edu.au).
The Role
The Media and Marketing Officer works in partnership with the Principal and the Executive team to promote the college within the local community, they work collaboratively to support engagement with the community and other stakeholders. This role includes the production of a range of school publications such as business plans, annual reports, newsletters, and advertisements; as well the carefully curating the online presence of the college via our website, social media and other communication platforms. In addition, the Marketing and Media Officer is responsible for creation of promotional materials and events, including the organisation and coordination of large scale events such as the Valedictory.
The successful applicant will establish and maintain effective relationships a range of stakeholders across media, local government, businesses and other agencies. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and actively seek out new opportunities to further increase partnerships and opportunities for engagement with the wide community.
We value team players who have a high level of interpersonal acumen as well as the ability to use their creativity and critical thinking skills to provide strategic solutions. We are seeking a Media and Marketing Officer who is able to work collaboratively to build quality partnerships within and beyond the local education network. The successful applicant is required to be adaptive, flexible and responsive at short notice.
You should be confident in taking photographs, producing video content and managing a large image library. Experience in graphic design and the use of Adobe software including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop will be highly regarded. At times, you will be required to liaise with design agencies, provide detailed briefs and manage the school’s style guide with the school. Qualifications in the field of marketing and/or communications or similar will be looked upon favourably.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lauren Findlay, Acting Principal, on (08) 9550 6100 or emailing Lauren.Findlay@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- 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.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS906217
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 July 2024