This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible permanency
Towards Tomorrow - Creating a successful future for all!
Karratha Senior High School (SHS) is proud of its ability to achieve academic excellence as well as opportunities for all through its co-curricular programs. We provide our students with the chance to become confident learners, skilled leaders and responsible citizens. For over 50 years, the school has catered for a diverse range of students and continues to do so today. Local students with a connection to the land, students from across Western Australia, Australia and from around the world, make for a vibrant student population.
The community and the school share the responsibility for the growth and development of our students, working together to make our school a safe, respectful, innovative, and exciting learning environment. Student learning and wellbeing are paramount. We maintain high expectations for every student, so that they will achieve their best. We acknowledge that the adolescent years are a time when every young person requires care and nurturing, and we provide a range of supports that ensures our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to grow and develop into productive citizens for tomorrow. Karratha SHS is an inclusive school supporting students with disabilities to engage in mainstream classrooms, while our dedicated Inclusive Learning Unit supports students who require individualised programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Karratha SHS is seeking to appoint a hardworking Marketing and Communications Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.
The Marketing and Communications Officer will be responsible for managing the public relations, marketing, media and communications for the school. The successful applicant will ideally have a sound knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to actively seek out new opportunities to increase the reach of communications within the broader community. This includes managing the school’s website, annual Year Book publication, and communications across a number of channels. Confidence in photography, recording of events and producing publications is highly desirable.
Ideally, the successful applicant will have experience in a school context and a high level of understanding of school processes and procedures. We are looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated, able to work independently, has well developed interpersonal skills and is able to use initiative. Strong written and verbal communication as well as experience with promotional events and marketing will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will ideally have the passion and energy to connect our school to the community in a way that engages and informs our current students and their families. Driving connections within our local community, including support agencies, local businesses, Department of Education, and the general broader community is also an important part of the role.
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 Paula Marriott, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9182 6900 or email paula.marriott@education.wa.edu.au.
During school holidays, please contact Paula Marriott on 0457 145 072 or email Paula.marriott@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- Demonstrated sound initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrated sound 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/SS973805
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 Monday, 21 July 2025
