Marketing Public Relations Officer

Join to apply for the Marketing Public Relations Officer role at Department of Education, Western Australia This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026. South Ballajura Education Support Centre (SBESC) is a highly successful K-6 school for students with disability, co-located with South Ballajura Primary School on one campus. SBESC is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. Our community maintains a reflective culture and a shared dedication to making a positive, meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. This strong foundation underpins our students’ personal growth and academic success. The Role SBESC seeks a creative, tech‑savvy communicator with a bird’s‑eye view of school operations to lead marketing, PR and digital outreach for our K‑6 education support community. Responsibilities Planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and event promotion end‑to‑end. Creating, editing and publishing content for website, social media, newsletters and print. Maintaining multimedia platforms and monitoring analytics. Upholding brand, accessibility, privacy and consent requirements. Managing the marketing budget and providing concise performance reports. Building positive relationships with staff, families, community partners and media. Desired Skills & Attributes Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication. Strong IT/digital skills (website management, design/video tools, analytics). Highly organised, proactive and able to work autonomously. Professional, culturally responsive and collaborative with the Executive team. 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 Melinda Manship, Principal on or by emailing 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 for more details. Eligibility 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 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. Attach your documents: A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A two (2)-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated sound written communication skills, including the ability to gather and edit material for printed and online publications. Demonstrated well‑developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to maintain multimedia platforms. Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines by prioritising tasks. Ensure your attachments are ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr