About the School:
Yarrabah State School caters for a First Nations student population enrolled from Kindy to Year 10 across three separate campuses within the community of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland. Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. We have been recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Education and are committed to providing high quality education for all students with a focus on achievement and continuous improvement. Yarrabah State School is committed to providing high quality education for all students with a focus on continuous improvement. Yarrabah State School's high expectations are reflected in our school motto 'Aim High Like a Seahawk'.

About the Role:As the Executive Services and Marketing Officer you will:

• Contribute to the effective and efficient management and administration of the school by providing a high level of confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Principal and Leadership Team.
• Assist in the development of innovative marketing and communication strategies and the coordination of special events for the school.

The role will require the successful applicant to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of promotional material, including marketing and communication strategies and initiatives; and in association with key stakeholders assist to develop innovative marketing systems, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate special events including Awards night, Anzac Day, Graduation ceremonies, Open Day and enrolment information.
• Manage records and other information resources so that information relevant to the school and its functions is readily available to clients and maintain and enhance administrative systems and processes to maximise the effectiveness of the school's website services.
• Coordinate the production of all school publications and promotional material along with the school newsletter and maintain content for the school's website to ensure information is accurate and up to date.

Skills essential to the role include word processing, data base and spread sheet applications and produce advanced desktop published documents.
This position is a Temporary role, commencing 20 January 2025, for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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