Create compelling content across digital, print and internal channels
Capture and showcase key school events and community moments
Collaborate with professionals and grow your skills
About The Role
Canberra Grammar School is seeking a creative and highly organised Engagement Officer to help tell the stories of our vibrant School community.
Working across stakeholder engagement, publications, internal communications and content creation, you will develop engaging material that strengthens connection with our students, families, colleagues, alumni and broader community.
You will also support enrolment marketing, brand awareness and major School initiatives by creating high-quality marketing assets, coordinating consistent messaging and helping deliver memorable events and campaigns.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment and knows how to transform ideas and experiences into content that connects with people.
About You
You are a creative and motivated communications professional who combines robust storytelling skills with excellent attention to detail. You enjoy building relationships, managing multiple priorities and contributing ideas that make a genuine impact.
You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations, media, or a related field
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
3–5 years' experience in a corporate or internal communications role
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences and purposes
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality communication outcomes
Excellent organisational skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Strong digital literacy and understanding of current media, platforms, and analytics
A proactive, future-focused mindset and ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
Desirable:




Experience in independent schools, higher education, or the not-for-profit sector
Familiarity with alumni engagement, philanthropy, and donor communications.
All team members at CGS are required to have:
Appropriate qualifications
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check
Full working rights within Australia.
Benefits For You
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks of paid parental leave
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Convenient onsite parking
Working at CGS
Canberra Grammar School offers a vibrant and rewarding workplace where your skills, ideas and professional development are valued.
You will join a warm and inclusive community committed to delivering an exceptional education and inspiring students to achieve personal excellence. We are continually growing our community with passionate and energetic professionals who place student learning, wellbeing and connection at the heart of their work.
How To Apply
Please refer to the position description below and click the 'Apply' button and submit the following documents:
Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
Resume/CV
Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Attachments:
Engagement Officer - Position Description.pdf
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📌 Engagement & Content Lead - School Communications (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Canberra