At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging content for digital and print channels, including social media and newsletters.
- Company: Join Downlands College, a values-driven educational institution with a supportive community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and a nurturing work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a family-like atmosphere with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by sharing the stories that reflect our vibrant college life.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in marketing or communications and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Downlands College is seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team in a full-time maternity leave contract from mid-November 2026 to January 2028. This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the College’s marketing and communications across digital, print and community channels, including social media, website content, newsletters, publications, events, campaigns and enrolment-focused communications. Working closely with staff across the College, the successful applicant will help tell the stories that reflect the life, values and spirit of Downlands.
This role would suit a confident communicator who enjoys writing, shaping content and working with people. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of digital marketing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time. Experience in education or a values-based organisation would be well regarded.
Owned and operated by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Downlands College has a long history of academic, sporting and cultural achievement. Nurtured by a deeply committed team of teachers and support staff, Downlands fosters an educational philosophy that is heart-centred and values-driven.
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, public relations or a related field, together with three or more years’ experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience creating content for websites, social media, email newsletters, publications and promotional materials.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- A sound understanding of digital marketing, including social media, website analytics, SEO and campaign reporting.
- Experience using design and publishing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva would be highly regarded.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check suitability card, if not already held.
$78,000 to $82,000 FTE plus superannuation.
Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of true friendship formed by kindness and understanding, by compassion and mutual forgiveness, by gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality and a sense of humour.
Marketing and Communications Officer employer: Downlands College
Downlands College is an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and supportive environment for both staff and students. With a strong commitment to pastoral care and wellbeing, employees benefit from discounted school fees and salary sacrificing arrangements, while being part of a vibrant community that values kindness, humility, and personal growth. The College encourages active participation in co-curricular programs, ensuring that staff can engage meaningfully with students and contribute to a culture of compassion and service.
