Communications Officer - Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
- Manage and enhance the college’s communications and promotional activity across multiple platforms.
- Promote school events and create promotional content to support community engagement.
- Work within a Catholic education setting and meet child-safety requirements, including holding a Working with Children Blue Card.
Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour PLUS 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026 (unless filled prior)
Newman Catholic College
Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
About the Role
The Communications Officer focusses on managing and enhancing the school’s communication and promotional efforts across various platforms as well as promoting school events and promoting community engagement through effective communication strategies and promotional content.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC Communication and Community Engagement Officer Level 5 Position Description.pdf
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Fitness Passport membership available
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Assure
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Enquiries:
Lauretta Graham - Principal
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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