Department of Education WA – Kalgoorlie WA
2 days ago, from Western Australia Government
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Eastern Goldfields College (EGC) is located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder - an inland city in Western Australia with a population of more than thirty thousand people and is the centre of a large mining and pastoral region. The College exists in a unique and diverse educational domain. It shares facilities with Central Regional TAFE. It is the College vision for our students to achieve high academic, vocational and social standards by fully embracing the learning opportunities that the co-located site provides.
Our purpose is to assist students to achieve their personal and educational targets and move successfully into further education and training and/or employment. The College works on a young adult ethos and focuses on developing the values of commitment, respect and empowerment.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment.
The Role EGC is seeking a responsible and committed Marketing and Media Officer to join their team.
The Marketing and Media Officer's role includes all elements of internal and external marketing. We want our staff, students, parents and the wider community to know and support what makes EGC a distinctive school and where it is heading in the future. Our reputation is important to us and we need a professional to help us manage and grow it.
Internal and external communication in an organisation such as EGC is a mammoth exercise. Communicating in different ways to suit the needs of various stakeholders presents an exciting challenge for the Marketing and Media Officer. Communicating effectively with people and services that support the college from employers to government agencies adds another dimension to the role.
The Marketing and Media Officer is responsible to the Manager Corporate Services for the effective and efficient management of marketing and communications throughout the college community. As a senior member of the corporate services staff, the officer is required to plan, enact, monitor and report progress on associated operational targets within the college business plan.
The Marketing and Media Officer is responsible for promoting and marketing the school, with a focus on managing the public relations, marketing and communications for the school. The Marketing and Media Officer will also keep the school website current and research current trends and web design, as well as manage the annual marketing budget. They will be required to work alongside the executive leadership team including the Principal, Deputy Principals and the Manager of Corporate Services.
The successful applicant should ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to work in both a team environment, particularly within the executive team, and autonomously. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to be well organised and have the ability to interact with professionalism within a diverse cultural community and with a range of Government and outside agencies. The successful applicant should be well organised and able to work under pressure with high accuracy, combined with the ability to use their initiative and prioritise tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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.
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:
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. Your application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) 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 assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements. Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks. Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication 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 well-developed computer application skills, including experience in web technology. 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 41*** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS928144
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024
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