ABOUT THE POSITION

The Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for the marketing and communication function of the School. This involves strategic communications planning, building and managing a calendar of communication activities, marketing the School through paid and unpaid channels, liaising with internal stakeholders on communication activities, and managing delivery of these activities by the team.

Duties include:

• Develop an overarching strategic approach to communications in line with the Mission and Vision of Cranbrook School, and the School’s strategic plan
• Work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and support communication needs
• Proactively and collaboratively build, manage and communicate an annual School-wide calendar of events, communications and marketing activities
• Anticipate required resources for activities and manage in line with the resources and budget available
• Liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis, responding to changes in requirements, and monitoring satisfaction with team activity
• Manage team members, as well as status and quality of deliverables, to ensure effective use of resources and timely delivery of required outputs
• Champion the importance of the Cranbrook brand and the role of effective communication where appropriate across the School.

ABOUT YOU

You are an enthusiastic, motivated senior communications, marketing or public relations professional, with experience in managing a team and budgets. You are professional, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. With a demonstrated customer service-based approach in all interactions, you engage and collaborate to deliver exceptional support and service to all stakeholders in a co-operative and collegiate manner.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A minimum five years’ experience in a senior communications, marketing, or public relations role or similar
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, PR, corporate affairs or similar
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with internal and external clients, and to deliver communication and marketing outcomes to meet their needs
• Demonstrated ability to engage co-operatively, collaborate and manage needs and expectations of diverse and complex stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage others to deliver a calendar of activity
• Experience planning and executing strategic communications activities and promotional marketing campaigns
• Experience in cost effective budget management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional relationship skills with the ability to work inclusively, co-operatively and respectfully with a broad range of people
• High level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

CLOSING DATE: 14 February 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.