This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Southern River College is seeking a passionate Administrative and Marketing Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team
Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our ATAR pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our STEM enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to achieve a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential..
Find out more about our school by visiting www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Administrative and Marketing Officer is responsible for coordinating promotional events and managing public relations, marketing and communications for the school. The successful applicant will develop communications, publications, special events, graduation, assemblies, marketing activities and support materials for identified target audiences and keep the school website and social media pages current. You will also design and produce certificates, awards, publications, research current trends and manage web design.
As the Administrative and Marketing Officer, you will be expected to prepare the quarterly newsletter and assist in the production of the school’s annual report. You will also assist in daily administrative operations, including providing assistance to the school’s administrative team. You will provide support to the school administrative team in maintaining relevant business and information systems including the creation and modification of reports.
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 Brian Hand, Manager corporate services on (08) 939 16500 or Managercorporateservices.SouthernRiver.COL@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Brian Hand on 0415 101 145.
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 initiative and sound organisational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- 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 problem solving skills, including the ability to use relevant software applications.
- Demonstrated experience in providing input and effective support to the development, management, implementation and monitoring of business operations, systems and plans.
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/SS975855
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 Thursday, 17 July 2025
