St Gabriel’s School | Marketing, Communications and Grants Officer

St Gabriel’s School | Marketing, Communications and Grants Officer

COMMENCEMENT DATE: IMMEDIATE START

ST GABRIEL’S SCHOOL

St Gabriel’s School is a Catholic independent School in the Edmund Rice tradition providing high-quality education for primary and secondary students with intellectual disabilities across Kindergarten to Year 12.

St Gabriel’s is dedicated to educating and empowering students with special needs through a personalised, holistic education. Guided by the values of the Catholic and Edmund Rice traditions, we are committed to nurturing the unique talents of each student, enabling them to thrive both in school and in the broader community. We focus on fostering independence and providing tailored learning experiences in a purpose-built environment that promotes excellence in special education. The School is proud to offer a strong, inclusive educational environment where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to collaborate in guiding students’ learning and personal growth.

St Gabriel’s Commitment to Child Safety

St Gabriel’s School is a Child Safe organisation. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children's best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to maintaining a safe environment for children and young people during the recruitment process. Employment is subject to child protection screening, including verification of a current Working with Children Check with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and referee checks from recent employers.

The Opportunity

St Gabriel's School is seeking a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing, Communications and Grants Officer to join our team on a part-time basis.

Working closely with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager, the successful applicant will assist with the delivery of the School's marketing and communications activities, including newsletter production, social media content, photography, publications and grant applications.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, creativity, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.

As a part-time (0.5 FTE) position, responsibilities will be prioritised in consultation with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager, taking into account publication deadlines, School activities and grant submission requirements.

We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career professionals,



as well as candidates with relevant industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Marketing and communications

- Contribute to the production of the School's fortnightly e-Newsletter, including planning, gathering content, liaising with staff, writing and editing articles, selecting photographs and uploading content to the online newsletter platform.

- Assist with the preparation and scheduling of routine social media posts, including drafting captions, selecting photographs and preparing content for approval.

- Photograph School activities, events and student achievements for use across social media, publications, the School website and other communication channels.

- Assist with editing, proofreading and preparing School publications, newsletters and other marketing and communications materials.

- Contribute to maintaining a well-organised photographic and video library for promotional, communication and archival purposes.

- Assist with researching and writing articles for the School's bi-annual publication, including gathering stories, interviewing staff and students, and preparing engaging content that showcases School life and achievements.

- Ensure written and visual content is consistent with the School's brand, communication guidelines and values.

- Assist with other marketing and communications projects as required.

Grants and Fundraising

- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the School's strategic priorities and fundraising objectives.

- Assist with the preparation of grant applications, including researching funding criteria, drafting submissions and gathering relevant information and supporting documentation.

- Maintain a grants calendar to monitor funding opportunities, application deadlines, submission progress and reporting requirements.

- Liaise with relevant School staff to gather information about projects and initiatives requiring funding.

- Assist with grant acquittals and reporting, including gathering evidence of project outcomes and preparing supporting documentation.

- Provide administrative and communications support for fundraising initiatives as required.

Administration and Team Collaboration





- Participate in weekly Marketing and Communications meetings.

- Work collaboratively with teaching, administration and other School staff to identify and develop newsworthy stories and content.

- Maintain accurate records, files and documentation relevant to marketing, communications and grants.

- Assist with other departmental tasks and projects as directed by the Marketing and Fundraising Manager.

- Manage allocated tasks independently, meeting agreed deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work.

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or a related discipline associated with experience in any of these fields.

- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write, edit and proofread engaging content for different audiences.

- Experience creating content for social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram.

- Confidence in taking photographs for social media and School publications, including selecting and making basic edits to images.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, professional communications.

- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and exercise sound judgement.

- Demonstrated commitment to the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian Child Secure Standards.

- Current Working with Children Check.

- Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a valid visa with full working rights in Australia.

- Commitment to Catholic and Edmund Rice ethos of the School.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience researching, preparing or submitting grant applications.

- Experience working in a school, education or not-for-profit environment.

- Experience interviewing people and developing engaging human-interest stories.

- Basic graphic design, video editing or digital content production skills.

- Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office applications.

Employment Benefits

St Gabriel’s School is a Public Benevolent Institution, and as such, we offer the option to package a portion of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit, enhancing your take-home pay.

Applications are open until 5 pm AEDT 11 December 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, as St Gabriel’s School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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