<p><strong>About the College&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Augustine's College - Sydney is a Catholic Congregational school for boys in Years 5 to 12, teaching the Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community. The College has a strong academic tradition and commitment to pastoral care and is a vibrant and dynamic educational institution dedicated to upholding the highest standards of compliance and child safety, ensuring a supportive and enriching experience for all staff and students.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a proactive and creative Marketing Assistant join our team. This newly created position will report to our Head of Advancement and Marketing. This role is ideal for someone starting their career in marketing, offering hands-on experience across content, digital platforms, publications, events and brand management. This role is ideally full-time but could be part-time for the right candidate (min 30 hours/week).</p> <p>We don’t expect candidates to have experience in every area—strength in a few is a great start, along with the right attitude, initiative and a willingness to learn.</p> <p><strong>As our Marketing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Writing clear, engaging copy for newsletters, publications, social media, website updates, marketing collateral, media releases and event communications, and proof read with strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Supporting the planning and production of College publications (e.g., yearbook, prospectus, annual reports, brochures, event collateral), coordinating layout, photography and content with staff and external suppliers while upholding brand guidelines.</li> <li>Drafting, scheduling and publishing social content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn; curating posts, reels and stories; monitoring engagement and assisting with performance reporting.</li> <li>Capturing photo and video content at College events and activities; preparing briefs for external providers; completing basic editing for digital and social.</li> <li>Updating website content using the College CMS and supporting maintenance, uploads and general user experience improvements.</li> <li>Assisting in planning, promoting and delivering College events (e.g., Open Days, community events), including on-the-day logistics, setup, collateral preparation and photography.</li> <li>Liaising with printers, designers, photographers, videographers and agencies; managing briefs, timelines, feedback cycles and production schedules.</li> <li>Providing administrative support within Marketing —asset filing, calendars, reporting and database updates—and assisting with market research and analytics.</li> </ul> <p><strong>We welcome applicants with a mix of the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong writing and editing skills with a creative eye for storytelling.</li> <li>Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li> <li>Competence in photography/videography and basic editing.</li> <li>Familiarity with CMS platforms.</li> <li>Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator) or Canva.</li> <li>Experience using social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite).</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, agencies and suppliers.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, particularly in proofreading and brand consistency.</li> <li>Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Understanding of brand identity management.</li> <li>Commitment to the Catholic and St Augustine's educational values and child safety.</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications (or currently studying) in Marketing, Communications, Design or a related field</li> </ul> <p><strong>Child Safeguarding Statement:</strong></p> <p>St. Augustine’s College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening and adhere to our child safeguarding policies.</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br> At St Augustine’s College, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their professional growth and well-being.</p> <p>We offer a range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>A supportive and collegial staff culture.</li> <li>Above market pay</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.</li> <li>Regular staff lunch and morning tea</li> <li>Fitness Passport, Sonder for staff wellbeing and safety and an employee benefits program</li> <li>Convenient Northern Beaches location with onsite parking and public transport access.</li> </ul> <p>Applications, including curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees, should be submitted in PDF format. <strong>Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.</strong></p> <p><strong>APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 17 FEBRUARY HOWEVER WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AS SUBMITTED AND MAY PROCEED WITH INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT DURING THIS TIME, SO EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>