This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Catering specifically for years 11 and 12, our students at Mindarie Senior College (SC) are strongly engaged in all facets of their learning. Our College’s focus is on preparing students for their next step in life, their future aspirations. We promote a ‘Young Adult Ethos’ environment that encourages students to invest in their own learning journey.

Our staff embrace contemporary and effective teaching strategies to ensure all students have the prospect to achieve their potential, and the best possible outcomes. Our highly motivated and knowledgeable staff are reflective and enthusiastic practitioners, who actively engage in classroom observations and conferencing.

We provide a comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment. Our broad curriculum ensures students can pursue their passions, which will engage and motivate them to be productive and independent learners. Our college works in partnership with Real Schools to embed restorative practices, fostering strong, respectful relationships that underpin a positive and inclusive learning culture for both staff and students.

Our purpose-built college was built in 2003, and is located in the costal suburb of Mindarie, 39 kilometres north of the city of Perth in the northern coastal corridor. Find out more about our school via our Facebook page and by visiting www.mindarie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Mindarie SC is ideally seeking an experienced innovative and creative Marketing and Media Officer to join our team. In this role, you would develop appropriate communications, publications, marketing activities and support materials for identified target audiences and events. The successful applicant would work in partnership with the Principal and the Executive team to promote the college within the local community, as well as work collaboratively to support engagement with the community and other stakeholders.

The successful applicant will ideally manage the production of a range of college publications such as business plans, annual reports, newsletters, and advertisements; as well the carefully curating the online presence of the college via our website, social media and other communication platforms. In addition,



the Marketing and Media Officer leads the development and implementation of the college’s marketing plan; is responsible for creation of promotional materials and events, including the organisation and coordination of events; provides executive support to the Principal and acts as the Executive Office for the College Board.

The successful applicant would establish and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders across media, local government, businesses and other agencies. They would be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and actively seek out new opportunities to further increase partnerships and opportunities for engagement with the wider community.

The successful applicant will ideally have sound communication skills to liaise with key stakeholders to organise promotional events and to provide operational support in the development, implementation and management of the college Marketing Plan.

The successful applicant should also be confident in taking photographs, producing video content and managing a large image library. An understanding and use of Adobe software including InDesign and Photoshop is desirable.

Experience using Canva, Sway is also desirable. Also, the successful applicant would liaise with design agencies, provide detailed briefs and manage the college style guide with the school.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emilynne Evans, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6207 5504 or [email protected].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.





Eligibility To work with us, you must:

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrated well-developed computer application skills, including experience in web technology.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1066132

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026

📌 Marketing and Media Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth