Marketing and Communications Officer

Position Department of Education WA – Halls Head WA – 12 month fixed term part time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency. About the School Halls Head College Education Support Centre (HHC ESC) is a welcoming and inclusive environment that aims to build meaningful connections. HHC ESC enrols secondary students, from year 7 to year 10, needing intensive support to achieve their educational and personal development goals. The school enrolls 68 students in 2025 and is committed to developing lifelong learners who achieve their personal best and build their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. Our culture of compassion, care and collaboration is centred on nurture, growth and connections – recognising students’ strengths and building on them to achieve lasting growth and independence. Learning is personalised through hands‑on approaches, enabling students to own their own learning journey. Role Halls Head College Education Support Centre (HHC ESC) is seeking to appoint a hardworking and creative Marketing and Communications Officer to join our friendly and supportive team. The Marketing and Communications Officer will lead and manage the strategic communication of the school across multiple platforms, supporting the school’s goals and objectives as highlighted within the school plan. The successful applicant should ideally have experience in public relations, marketing and communications and be able to develop and implement school‑wide marketing and communications plans, manage communications across social media, newsletters, website, print publications, and create engaging marketing collateral using design tools such as Canva. The successful applicant will also be passionate and energetic in connecting the school to the community by organising and coordinating key school and community events, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships, and identifying local opportunities that benefit students and the school. We are looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team, possesses strong organisational and project‑management skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and is passionate about community connection and inclusive education. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Experience in public relations, marketing and communications. Ability to develop and implement marketing and communication plans across multiple channels. Strong organisational and project‑management skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Passion for community connection and inclusive education. To Work with Us 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. 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 work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Your application should include: A CV of up to five pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three‑page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated experience in coordinating events and marketing activities. Demonstrated knowledge of content management systems and ability to manage and maintain information systems including websites and databases. Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Demonstrated 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 *** for assistance. Contact For more information about this opportunity, please contact Georgina Fay, Manager Corporate Services on *** or emailing ************@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. Administrative Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS 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 Monday, 8 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr