Marketing, Communications and Events Manager

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

Salary Range: $112,606 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Communications, Marketing and Events Manager plays a key leadership role in enhancing and promoting the profile of St Francis Xavier College across the Belconnen and wider Canberra community.

Working closely with the Principal and College Executive, you will develop and implement strategic marketing, communications and engagement initiatives that position the College as a leading destination school. You will oversee the College’s brand and reputation through the management of digital and print communications, website development, social media and marketing campaigns, while ensuring consistent and engaging messaging across all platforms.

This role also provides leadership to the College's events program, coordinating and promoting major community, Performing Arts and College events that showcase the vibrant life of the College. Through collaboration with staff, students, families,



alumni and the wider community, you will strengthen relationships and create meaningful opportunities to celebrate and promote the achievements, values and opportunities that make St Francis Xavier College unique.The successful applicant will be a highly motivated communications and marketing professional with the ability to build strong relationships, tell compelling stories and deliver engaging events that enhance the College's profile and community engagement.

Benefits and Opportunities

- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

- Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, media, business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn Policy.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1224 Students
109 TeachingStaff
49 Non-Teaching Staff

Florey, ACTSt Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey.The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO).St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.

📌 Marketing, Communications And Events Manager (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 St Francis Xavier College ACT
📍 Australian Capital Territory