Communications Officer

Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 09/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1420947
Selection CriteriaDemonstrates capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.Demonstrates high level written and oral communication skills.Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, students and parents.Demonstrates commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities Official publications Coordinate the production of all of the College¿s official publications using InDesign. Close contact and engagement with relevant members of the Principal Team
Responsible for the design and assembly of all-school handbooks, booklets and policy documents including but not limited to:
Senior and Middle Years Handbook
IB Handbook and IB Subject Guides
Year 12 Yearbook
Year in Review
Transition and Campus Handbooks
Major booklets such as the Instrumental Music Prospectus
Presentation Design
Camp Booklets
Responsible for the correct content proofing and release of the above materials.
Online Communications Establish the use of the electronic e-mailing system using Campaign Monitor
Manage and deliver relevant email communications following the Communication Guidelines 2018
Keep the email-send out mailing list up-to-date by weekly syncing relevant parents with the CASES database
Collate, manage and produce the monthly APC Newsletter
Deliver the Newsletter to the APC community
Social Media Manage, edit and produce content for the school¿s social media platforms that build organic engagement and reflect the school¿s philosophy
Develop and post engaging content, constantly building on the APC¿s social media brand identity
Community management - 24/7 monitoring of social media platform, moderate and respond to community
Responsible for the correct representation of the College within the current social platforms - Facebook and Instagram
Review and update Social Media Guidelines yearly
Newsletter Monthly Newsletter content gathering from staff via email
Monthly collation of content and Newsletter production
Coordinate proofreading directly with the Principal, as the Newsletter has to be approved directly by him
Manage send-out of the Newsletter to relevant parents and the community via Campaign Monitor
Other Coordinate and manage photography for all of the College¿s events
Centralise and categorise Media Bank, the College¿s server photo archive
Images need to be clearly organised by year, best photos are to be selected for future browsing
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: or email on:
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department's exemplar available at
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Location Profile =
Albert Park College Profile: Albert Park College opened in 2011 with a year 7 enrolment capped at 150 students and the new college has been developed as a Year 7-12 college. The College is multi campus and located in a prized inner city location. Incorporating recycled materials, indigenous flora, and natural light and ventilation, our buildings and grounds reflect our communities belief in environmental sustainability.

The new buildings feature a 21st century learning environment with open plan classrooms. All staff will be expected to teach in teams in the open plan environment. 
As a designated Apple Mac school all staff will be expected to be familiar with the use of Apple computers / devices as an integral part of their teaching and learning.
The school offers two streams: general co-educational entry, and a Select Entry Accelerated Learning program that offers places to up to 50 students based on an entrance test and interview.
There are three key themes driving the culture of the new college - a celebration of arts and culture, scientific and mathematical exploration and the development of outstanding leadership capabilities.
The school also offers an Accelerated Arts program and is developing an excellent music program with a stage band, concert band and ensembles. 
At Albert Park College we value:

A Positive Culture - we are positive and open and encourage a can do attitude - we celebrate a diverse range of skills and achievements - we display leadership
Community - we respect, support and nurture those around us - we are fair, consistent and clear
Knowledge - we are open to new methods of teaching and learning - we extend and challenge students to be the best they can at academic, sporting and artistic pursuits/subjects - we promote a culture of excellence 
Environment - we foster an open, rich, dynamic and creative learning environment that teaches skills for the future - we care for environmental sustainability
Partnership - we are actively engaged in a partnership of learning that includes students, teachers, parents and the wider community to maximise the impact of learning 
Families of The New Albert Park College have high expectations and we are driven by our commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for the students of our community.
Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 09/01/2025
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