This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Canning Vale College, our staff are committed to our vision of 'Creating Futures' for every child. This is achieved when each child leaves with the knowledge, skills and values to transition to university, further training or employment. We believe our strong partnership with you, and your child, ensures we achieve this aim.
We are a large, comprehensive and modern secondary school catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Your child benefits from the variety of subject choices and resources, including specialist teachers and state of the art facilities offering the best chance of achieving at the highest level.
Find out more about our school by visiting Canning Vale College or Schools Online.
The Role
The role of the Media and Marketing Officer is to provide operational support in the development, implementation and management of the school’s Media and Marketing Plan. You should establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and assist school management in ensuring all school communication activities are coordinated effectively. You should be responsible for the development and implementation of media strategies and have the ability to actively seek out new opportunities to further increase the reach of online communications and school publications within our college and the wider community.
As the Media and Marketing Officer, you should have an interest in social media platforms and be able to develop a range of communications, publications and materials to support the College marketing activities and events. In addition, maintaining and updating the school’s website and social media platforms to ensure content is current and engaging.The FTE may increase to 0.6 depending on the sucsessful applicant.
Key responsibilities of this role may include but not be limited to
- Producing printed and online publications, including capturing photographic images for promotional material and social media posts.
- Ensuring publications and news media communications meet department standards.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with print and electronic news media.
- Develop, implement and maintain internal communication policies.
- Assisting college management in ensuring internal and external communication activities of the college are coordinated and managed effectively.
- Research, develop and implement proactive strategies to communicate College activities and achievements and present the positive face of Canning Vale College.
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 Kate Dillon, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9334 9000 or emailing kathryn.dillon@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating marketing and/or communication strategies.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks and work independently.
- 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 experience with online mediums including website management and social media.
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/SS1034274
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, 3 April 2026
