<p>Playford College is a young and vibrant school community in Elizabeth which focuses on learning, faith and nurture for every child. Our aim is to develop children to be confident, curious, and resilient and our motto is wisdom through faith and knowledge. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Playford College mission while engaging actively with the community through innovative communication strategies. Founded in 2017, Playford College is a Foundation-12 co-educational Islamic school with an enrolment of approximately 650 students. </p><p><strong>Communication Officer: </strong></p><p><strong>12-month fixed term contract or permanent position</strong></p><p>This role supports an opportunity to further develop your soft and technical skills and to advance your career in marketing and communications, with the support and mentoring of a motivated and experienced team.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategy Support:</strong> Collaborate with the leadership team to implement and facilitate the overall Marketing and Communications Strategy.</li><li><strong>Photography and Videography:</strong> Capture and assist with photo and video shoots, including smartphone photography for social media.</li><li><strong>Content Creation and Management: </strong>Develop and deliver the production of high quality and engaging content including articles, newsletters, social media posts, press releases and website updates, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.</li><li><strong>Event Management:</strong> Help to promote, organise and manage events such as Open Days, community gatherings, and school visits to generate engagement.</li><li><strong>Event Communication: </strong>Support event planning efforts by developing communications for events and manage media and public relations for the events.</li><li><strong>Publication Management:</strong> Manage all the College’s publications such as yearbooks, magazines, videos, social media posts and newsletters.</li><li><strong>Report and Analytics: </strong>Track and report on key metrics, using data to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and continuously improve strategies.</li><li><strong>Supplier Liaison:</strong> Work with preferred suppliers to obtain quotes, track project progress, and ensure timely delivery of marketing materials.</li><li><strong>Promotional Material Production:</strong> Assist in creating advertisements and other promotional content as needed.</li><li><strong>Cross-team Support:</strong> Provide marketing and communication advice and tactical support to other teams as required.</li><li><strong>School Involvement:</strong> Actively participate in school life by attending key events and initiatives.</li><li><strong>Child Safety Compliance:</strong> Adhere to the College Child Safety Policy and undertake training to ensure compliance. </li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in developing and executing strategic communication plans</li><li>Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with an eye for detail.</li><li>Experience managing social media platforms, with knowledge of analytics and reporting tools.</li><li>Proficiency in digital marketing tools, content management systems and survey tools.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences.</li></ul><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>The position supports the Executive Leadership in the provision of effective communication services for Playford College. </li><li>The Communications Officer is accountable to the school leadership. This position will collaborate with all staff and other members of the college community in such a manner as to support and empower the school activities in the pursuit of excellence in holistic education and faith development.</li><li>In this role you will be responsible for creating and managing impactful communications to engage our key stakeholders, students, parents, educators and the broader community. You will be responsible for creating content for and delivering digital campaigns, newsletters, social media and public relations to elevate the College’s mission and inspire our community.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Applications including a cover letter, should reach the College by Friday 13 December 2024 via <a href="mailto:jobs&#64;playfordcollege.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">jobs&#64;playfordcollege.sa.edu.au</a>. </li><li>Enquiries can be made via <a href="mailto:HR&#64;playfordcollege.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">HR&#64;playfordcollege.sa.edu.au</a>.              </li><li>Child Protection screening procedures apply.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this position prior to the application closing date should a suitable applicant be found. </li></ul><p>The successful applicant will work in a productive environment, with a positive and supportive culture.  Some benefits include salary packaging, professional development, close to public transport and free parking. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>