This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) has an established reputation as a school where all students Aim High to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. The school provides an ordered, safe and supportive environment characterised by respectful relationships among students and staff. The Churchlands community supports the tradition of wearing our school uniform with pride, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence in all aspects of school life. The school's values focus on personal, social and environmental responsibility.

Find out more about our school by visiting Churchlands.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Churchlands SHS is seeking an innovative and creative Marketing and Media Officer to join our team. In this role, you will develop appropriate communications, publications, marketing activities and support materials for identified target audiences (including the Alumni) and events.

The successful applicant will ideally be able to use their research and Information Communication Technology skills to identify current and emerging trends related to web design and technologies and other marketing mediums including social media. You will also have sound communication skills to liaise with key stakeholders to organise promotional events and to provide operational support in the development, implementation and management of the schools Marketing Plan.

You should be confident in taking photographs, producing video content and managing a large image library. An understanding and use of Adobe software including InDesign and Photoshop is desirable. At times, you may be required to liaise with design agencies, provide detailed briefs and manage the school’s style guide with the school.

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 Arlene Thomas, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9441 1700 or emailing Arlene.Thomas@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 six (6) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Experience in coordinating events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
  2. Knowledge of content management systems and ability to manage and maintain information systems including websites and databases.
  3. Initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
  4. Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
  5. 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/SS907505

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, 15 August 2024