Social Media and Communications Officer - Temporary Replacement Contract
The Opportunity
Temporary Part Time Replacement Contract - Monday 21st July 2025 - Friday 5th September 2025
The role of Social Media and Communications Officer at St Mary’s College plays a vital part in shaping and maintaining the College’s voice across all communication platforms. From creating engaging social media content to designing visually impactful materials, your work will support the College’s broader communication goals and align with our Strategic Plan and Enrolment Strategy.
Working closely with the Advancement Team, you’ll collaborate on campaigns, events, and day-to-day communications, ensuring consistency and clarity in messaging. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including content creation, scheduling, graphic design, event support, and digital asset management. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about storytelling, and enjoys contributing to the life of a vibrant school community.
Some flexibility around working hours will be required to support College events and activities outside standard business times.
About You
You are a confident communicator with a flair for storytelling and a keen eye for detail. With experience in social media management, content creation, and basic graphic design, you bring both creativity and organisation to your work. You’re comfortable juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
You take pride in producing high-quality communications that reflect and enhance an organisation’s identity. Whether it’s drafting a compelling caption, designing a newsletter layout, or capturing the perfect moment at a College event, you approach each task with enthusiasm and professionalism.
About Us
St Mary’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic girls' school located in the heart of Adelaide. Established in 1869, we are proud to be South Australia’s oldest continuously operating school for girls. Rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, our values of Truth, Justice, and Community guide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
Our Dominican spirit calls us to seek truth, act with courage, embrace open-mindedness, and foster a deep commitment to inclusivity and welcome. We empower young women to succeed in learning and in life, encouraging them to become compassionate, thoughtful contributors to a more just world.
At St Mary’s, we blend heritage with forward-thinking education. Our approach is grounded in the key pillars of Learning, Relationships, and Innovation, creating an experience that is dynamic, student-centred, and responsive to the needs of today’s learners. Within our safe and supportive environment, each student is encouraged to grow with integrity, confidence, and curiosity.
Our curriculum is designed specifically for young women—creative, challenging, and enriching—supporting the development of strong identities, passions, and beliefs that will empower our students to make a positive impact both locally and globally.
Safeguarding Commitment - St Mary’s College is actively committed to fostering communities of safeguarding that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and young people. The College maintains zero tolerance for harm of any kind.
Application process
Click here to view the Position Information Document (PID)
Applications for the position of Social Media and Communications Officer should be addressed to:
Heidi Senior
Principal
St Mary’s College
Applications should be emailed to Human Resources Manager, Emily Semple at Recruitment@stmarys.sa.edu.au
Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter - must contain links to 3 examples showcasing your recent Social Media content creation
- Curriculum Vitae including three (3) referees relevant to the position. It is essential that you seek your referees’ permission to list them as willing to speak about you in relation to this position. You are asked to forward to them a copy of the advertisement and the Position Information Document. This will mean that they are better able to speak about your suitability for the position, as they will be able to speak in specific terms.
- Completed CESA Employment Declaration
Applications close: Monday 9th June at 9:00am - applicants may be contacted for interview prior to this date.
