Marketing Officer St Hilda’s School | Gold Coast | Queensland Full time – 38 hours/week – Monday to Friday School Officer Level 3 : $79,447 - $89,182 (depending on skill and experience) Commencing: As soon as possible St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast invites applications for the position of Marketing Officer commencing as soon as possible. About You You are a creative marketing professional who brings energy and enthusiasm to everything you do You take pride in producing high-quality work that reflects the values and aspirations of the School You are a natural communicator, confident writing for a range of audiences and platforms and you have a keen eye for design, detail, and brand consistency You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with a wide range of people You are organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture You are a passionate advocate for girls' education and will proudly serve as an ambassador for our school community. About Us Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, we are one of Australia’s leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, St Hilda’s School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values. About the Position As Marketing Officer at St Hilda's School, you will play a vital role in bringing our School's story to life across a wide range of platforms and channels. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for creating and curating compelling content that reflects the warmth, values, and excellence of the St Hilda's Way — from social media posts and event collateral to newsletters, publications, and the Ammonite Yearbook. You will bring both creative flair and technical skill to the role, with hands-on experience in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma, as well as the ability to capture and edit photo and video content at school events. Beyond content creation, you will contribute to the smooth running of the Marketing team by managing workflows, coordinating publications, assisting in maintaining our digital presence, and ensuring all activity meets privacy, safeguarding, and brand compliance requirements. This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited to a motivated marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and is genuinely passionate about celebrating the achievements and spirit of a vibrant girls' school community. Selection Criteria: Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with strong administration abilities Exceptional attention to detail in written content and visual formatting Strong copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to adopt and uphold the St Hilda’s School brand tone and voice Photography and filming skills or willing to develop Understanding of user experience and graphic design principles for digital and print communications Strong visual discernment (spacing, layout, hierarchy, and imagery selection) Understands platform-specific tone, permission and privacy requirements and child-safe content guidelines Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Final Cut Pro Experience in creating compelling and on-brand social media content across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Experience using social media management tools and an understanding of current social media trends and best practices. Why Join St Hilda’s School? Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite co-located Early Learning Centre at very reasonable rates, providing peace of mind and proximity for staff with young families. As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School. The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain one prior to appointment and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church’s Professional Standards Register. Application Requirements Please submit the following: A maximum two-page A4 written response addressing the selection criteria A full Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees. Applications should be submitted by 8.00am Monday 16 March 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. St Hilda’s School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Any questions about the position, or for a copy of the Position Description, please contact Melanie Cowan, People and Culture Manager at mcowan@sthildas.qld.edu.au or (07) 5532 4922. *Please do not email applications to Melanie directly. Position Description
