Join Our School Community | Bring Creativity, Ideas & Events to Life!

Are you imaginative, creative and passionate about connecting people through great content and events?

Do you enjoy creating engaging content, bringing ideas to life and working as part of a collaborative team? Are you someone who can take a project from an idea through to successful delivery while building positive relationships along the way?

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Marketing & Events Officer to join our school team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys marketing, communications, events, social media and community engagement, while also having the organisational skills to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

About Us:

Empowering every learner through 21st century teaching and learning within a culture of care. We are committed to nurturing a vibrant community where every student thrives. We believe in the limitless potential of each learner and are dedicated to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion and the power of education through deep learning.

About the Role:

The Marketing & Events Officer will play an important role in promoting our school, strengthening community engagement and coordinating some of our key school events and celebrations.

You will work closely with staff, students, families and external stakeholders to develop creative ideas and deliver professional, engaging events and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate major school events, including Awards Night, ANZAC Day, Graduation, Open Day, Study Tours and enrolment events.
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders to plan marketing and event strategies.
- Coordinate school publications, promotional materials and newsletters.
- Create and maintain website and social media content.




- Maintain an engaging Facebook and Instagram presence.
- Develop campaigns to increase community, student, family and staff engagement.
- Assist with marketing strategies and promotional initiatives.
- Develop and maintain marketing systems, processes and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with staff, community members, suppliers and stakeholders.
- Manage event and marketing calendars, deadlines and key dates.
- Assist with general administration and backfill support when required.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Creative & Technical Skills:

We are looking for someone who is confident using a range of creative, digital and administrative programs, including:

- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
- Experience operating large-format printers - Canon experience would be advantageous
- Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills
- SharePoint experience would be advantageous
- Facebook and Instagram
- Experience creating digital and printed promotional material

What We're Looking For

You will be someone who:

- Is creative, imaginative and full of ideas.
- Has a genuine interest in marketing, communications and events.
- Can develop creative strategies that increase community and staff engagement.
- Has excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- Can confidently manage multiple projects, events and calendars simultaneously.




- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is confident building relationships with a wide range of people.
- Can work independently while also being an enthusiastic team member.
- Has a robust eye for detail and takes pride in producing professional work.
- Can think outside the box and bring fresh and innovative ideas to the school.
- Is adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
- Has sound general administration skills and is willing to assist across the school when required.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a marketing role — you will help tell our school's story.

You will have the opportunity to showcase the achievements of our students and staff, strengthen our connection with the community, create memorable school events and contribute new ideas that help promote our school.

If you are someone who loves being creative, organising events, creating content and seeing your ideas come to life, we'd love to hear from you!

Bring your creativity. Bring your ideas. Help us tell our story.

Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Marketing and Events Officer - Springwood State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Springwood