Head of Strategic Communications
Head of Strategic Communications
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About the Position
Girton Grammar School are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic communications professional to fill a fixedterm leave position. The Head of Strategic Communications is a key member of the schools leadership team responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies to engage internal and external stakeholders. This role ensures consistent clear and professional messaging that aligns with the schools vision values and strategic objectives.
The Head of Strategic Communications oversees the creation and distribution of content across various platforms and supports the leadership team in promoting the schools achievements and initiatives.
- Fulltime Immediate Start
- Fixedterm parental leave position until 26th June 2026
- To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia
A link to the position description on the Girton Grammar School website.
Why Join Us
At Girton Grammar youll be part of a vibrant school community committed to educational excellence. We provide our teachers with opportunities for professional development equipping them to become leaders in the education sector. Our strong culture of optimism and respect fosters both personal growth and academic achievement in staff and students alike.
Benefits include:
- WorkLife Balance 38 weeks of term time per year with flexible arrangements based on operational requirements.
- Professional Growthaccess to leadership mentoring and development programs.
- Supportive Environmentpaid parental leave for eligible staff emergent leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Benefits & Wellnesssalary packaging free vaccinations and an active staff association.
- Community Focusbe part of a closeknit team dedicated to staff and student wellbeing.
Key Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in communications or business and extensive relevant work experience preferably in a school or educational setting.
- A positive approach to change and development.
- Excellent communication skills to help refine the Principals message and ensure that it is understood by all stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset with a flexible enthusiastic and energetic attitude with an ability to work on your own and use initiative.
- Ability to anticipate problems and sensitive approach to issues that require diplomacy.
- Ability to work autonomously and determine where to devote time and expertise to support position outcomes outlined above.
- Ability to anticipate and avert problems.
- Ability to grasp and add value to the Principals philosophical approach and school vision.
- Welldeveloped projectmanagement skills being organised and disciplined showing attention to detail and thorough with followup on all tasks.
- Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT).
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position please provide a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria curriculum vitae and the names of two referees and click Apply Now
Applications close on Monday 12th May 2025.
For further information please visit click on the Head of Strategic Communications hyperlink below
Interviews will commence as applications are received Girton Grammar School reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the applications close date.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Contract
