Communications Officer - The Cathedral College

Position: Communications Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 3 - $34.19 to $35.64 per hour (pending experience)
Applications Close: Monday, 31 August 2026

About us

The Cathedral College, is a Catholic, co-educational, Secondary, Boarding College with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic Education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.

The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph’s Cathedral and welcomes 189 Boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond, enriching the College community. 1330 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ’s message to ‘come live life in all its fullness’.

Girls' Boarding is located a short distance from the College in Agnes Street and Boys’ Boarding is situated on the College site in Derby Street. Our Boarders are an integral part of the College and enrich College life.

Your Role

The Cathedral College is seeking an organised, efficient, and energetic person to join the Communications team as a Communications Officer. This is a term-time continuing position (38hpw) for commencement as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

The Communications Officer assists with supporting the communication and engagement functions of the College. This position fosters and maintains relationship and communications with current families, students, staff and the wider community, while also assisting with marketing and promotions activities to families prospective to the College.

This position requires a proactive individual who values attention to detail, can manage a variety of administrative tasks in a school environment to ultimately support opportunities for young people to flourish. 

For more information, please review the Position Description. 

About you

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the values of Catholic education.  In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills. Experience with marketing, content creation and social media management, using platforms such as Wix, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Facebook would be advantageous. 

Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. 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 sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3 - $34.19 to $35.64 per hour (pending experience)
• 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.
• 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 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 Mrs Pauline Crow, Communications Manager, The Cathedral College on 4994 1300.   
• 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: Monday, 31 August 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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