Position: Marketing and Communications Manager
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-time continuing
Salary Range: $137,553 to $152,836 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale Applications Close: Friday, 12 June 2026
About Us
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.
Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Your Role
An opportunity exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the newly created position of Marketing and Communications Manager, to commence as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a full time continuing position, based in Rockhampton.
The role presents an opportunity to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of collaborative, compelling, and effective marketing and communications strategies that support and showcase the presence and value of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership in integrated communications and marketing to promote the mission and Catholic Identity of Catholic education, drive enrolment growth and brand reputation, lead media relations and ensure effective team leadership, governance and operational excellence across all communications functions.
Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in strategic communications and marketing, strong alignment with a commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education, exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement capability, and a track record of delivering high-impact, data-informed communication outcomes in complex organisational environments.
Typical Duties Include, But Are Not Limited
* Articulate, reflect and promote the distinctive identity, purpose and mission of Catholic education as a ministry of the Catholic Church through integrated communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement strategies.
* Work closely with schools and services to develop innovative marketing and promotional activities to drive student enrolment growth, communicate a compelling value proposition, and enhance the mission, Catholic Identity and reputation of CEDR schools and services.
* Co-design messaging, narratives and engagement approaches with schools and services using evidence, data and performance insights.
* Provide expert leadership in media relations, including opportunity identification, media liaison, spokesperson preparation and coordinated responses.
* Lead issues management, crisis communication and reputational risk mitigation, including scenario planning, holding statements and strategic advisory support to senior leaders.
* Lead the design, execution and evaluation of integrated digital and traditional marketing campaigns that are aligned to the mission of Catholic Education and drive recruitment and enrolment, ensuring high-quality content creation of promotional materials and robust analysis of campaign effectiveness.
* Provide governance, oversight and optimisation of digital communications, including social media strategy, website standards, multimedia production and digital channel performance.
For more information, please view the Position Description .
About You
The successful applicant will have:
* An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
* Ability to work within a confidential environment.
* High level competency in information management especially social media applications.
* Industry experience in communications and stakeholder engagement at a middle to senior level.
* Effective relationship building and influencing skills.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
* The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team.
* The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
* Degree level qualifications in communication and/or marketing or equivalent qualifications or specialised professional experience relevant to the role.
We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.
We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary range - $137,553 to $152,836 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
* Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Current Driver's Licence
* Degree level qualifications in communication and/or marketing or equivalent qualifications or specialised professional experience relevant to the role.
* Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Australian work rights
How To Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
* Complete the application below
* Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
* Upload a current resume and cover letter that addresses the skills, attributes and experience in line with the requirements of the role including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director on 07 4994 8000.
* For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 12 June 2026.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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