Communications Coordinator

TheSchool
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. TheSchoolmaintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

OurCommunity
At Brisbane Grammar School we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff who are part of theSchoolsachievements. TheSchoolvalues professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. TheSchoolsupports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

About the Role

Full Time Parental Leave Contract ASAP - September 2026.

The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Marketing and Communications team to ensure consistency of brand messaging and imagery across all marketing and communications. The Marketing and Communications Officer works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to lead the development and production of print and digital communications.

Duties

Writing Communications and Publications

• Support the production of the schools print and digital publications
• Support the delivery of the Annual School Magazine publication writing editing and proofing content.
• Draft and edit content for a range of Marketing purposes including event flyers invitations editorial advertising
• Interview talent and write stories for all BGS publications including social media web and email copywriting.
• Support with the production of the BGS podcast overseeing agency and stakeholder relationships and coordinating content and talent.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to collect content material for the various publications across BGS.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of the weekly eNewsletter including sourcing articles and images as well as writing and editing and publishing content for the parent community.
• Monitor and evaluate communication materials to assess effective engagement and provide recommendations to adapt future materials for improvement.
• Draft edit and proof external communications to ensure content aligns with the BGS brand.

General Marketing and Team Requirements

• Support the wider team with the collection and storage of photographs for promotional material.
• Provide photography support assist with photo shoots when required.
• Contribute to the BGS website and online presence to increase accessibility to an array of information resources and online publications. Ensure content is updated and continually maintained improving search engine optimisation (SEO).
• Assist with placement and monitoring of the various digital advertising channels specifically social media.
• Coordinate photos for the School Magazine including photo schedules photographer and staff requirements and the approval process.

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree qualification or relevant experience in Journalism Communication or Marketing.

Skills and Experience

• Experience writing editing and publishing communications for community clients and corporate stakeholders
• Effective communication skills to engage and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong writing skills across a variety of print and digital mediums.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
• Photography skills desired but not essential.

Professional Development

• Participate in activities designed to ensure the maintenance of professional competence and understanding of current practice in Events Marketing and Communications such asprofessional development workshops training seminars and conferences.

WhatcanBGSoffer you

• Competitive salary structure Free onsite parking
• Access to salary packaging options
• Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to rewards and benefits via external providers
• Additionalinsurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff
• Discounted school fees for eligible staff
• State-of-the-artfacilities and technology innovation
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas andspecial events
• 14 weeks paid parental leavefor eligible staff
• Wellbeing Strategy
• Annual free flu vaccinations

Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diversethinkingand we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS please review the information on our website and social media accounts beforesubmittingyour application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on theSchoolwebsite which mayassistyou during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and all applicants are to holda valid Blue Card or QCT Registration before mustdiscloseany information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

BGS reserves the right to remove job advertisements earlier than the closing date due to business requirements.