Communications Officer (Part time, 0.4)

About Us St Catherine's School, Toorak has an opportunity for a Communications Officer (Part time 0.4) with exceptional writing and editing skills to join our Marketing and Community Relations team. St Catherine’s School is committed to nurturing and empowering independent and globally responsive young women, enabling them to approach all their endeavours with confidence, wisdom and integrity. The Role Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Communications Officer will:assist in the development and management of communications strategies, campaigns and publications to support and showcase the School's work;source, edit and publish content for the weekly School eNewsletter;work collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications Manager to source contributing articles and feature stories for other publications and marketing initiatives as required;research and produce of media releases and briefs for journalists and pursue opportunities for media stories for regular media coverage. Skills and Experience RequiredCandidates must demonstrate exceptional writing and editing skills in both print and digital platforms and have experience and understanding in working with the WordPress website content management system.Candidates must have an appropriate tertiary level qualification in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism and have previous experience in publishing and communications.Strong ICT skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and Photoshop) are essential.   How to Apply Please apply via our website http://www.stcatherines.net.au/employment/ addressing your cover letter and resume to the Principal.Applications close 4.00pm Monday 28 MayFor more information please contact Cassie Monahan, Human Resources Manager via applications@stcatherines.net.au   or visit our School website www.stcatherines.net.auCommunications Officer AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Toorak 3142