This is a 12 month fixed term part time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Join a vibrant and inclusive school community where nurture, growth and connections are at the heart of everything we do.
Halls Head College Education Support Centre (HHC ESC) is a welcoming and inclusive environment, which aims to build meaningful connections.
HHC ESC enrols secondary students, from Year 7 to Year 10, needing intensive support to achieve their educational and personal development goals. We are a successful, small school enrolling 68 students in 2025.
Our vision is to provide a positive school community, committed to developing lifelong learners who are achieving their personal best and building their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. Our culture is one of compassion, care and collaboration with high expectations of: Nurture, Growth, Connections. we focus on what our students can do- recognising their strengths and building on them to achieve real, lasting growth and independence. We believe learning with hands and the heart makes student’s learning unique, as they own their own journey through personalised learning plans and pathways.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.hallsheadesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Halls Head College Education Support Centre (HHC ESC) is seeking to appoint a hardworking and creative Marketing and Communications Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.
The Marketing and Communications Officer will be responsible for leading and managing the strategic communication of the school across multiple platforms. This role is pivotal in supporting the schools’ goals and objectives as highlighted within our school plan.
The successful applicant should ideally have experience in public relations, marketing and communications and will ideally be able to develop and implement school wide marketing and communications plans, manage communications across various channels; including social media, newsletters, website and print publications and create engaging marketing collateral and publications using design tools such as Canva.
The successful applicant will ideally have the passion and energy to connect our school to the community by organising and coordinating key school and community events, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and identifying local opportunities that benefit our students and our school.
We are looking to appoint someone who is ideally highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team, has strong organisational and project management skills, has exceptional written and verbal communication skills and is passionate about community connection and inclusive education.
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 Georgina Fay, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9581 0613 or emailing georgina.fay@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 five (5) 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 experience in coordinating events and marketing activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of content management systems and ability to manage and maintain information systems including websites and databases.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to think clearly and solve problems autonomously.
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/SS1010080
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, 8 December 2025
