Public Relations Officer

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Willetton Senior High School Public Relations Officer 00043664 Level 3, $74,586 - $80,014 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS852900

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

The Public Relations Officer provides support in developing, coordinating and managing the school’s Public Relations, communications and marketing / business plan needs.

You will liaise with key stakeholders in the organisation of promotional events. The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills which they will utilise to work collaboratively with the Principal, members of the leadership team and various stakeholders, as required. The ability to work independently and maintain high levels of organisation, whilst working on multiple projects, will be advantageous to this role.

In addition, you will establish and maintain social media platforms in consultation with key staff, including the school’s website and Facebook page, ensuring published content is current, relevant and that associated links are active.

You will also be responsible for coordination of whole school events and creation and development of school publications.

The school is committed to the intellectual, creative, and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Community support and parental involvement are cornerstones of our culture.

As one of the leading and top Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) recognised schools in Western Australia, the school regularly attains outstanding Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement results. Complementing these achievements, the school has a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) based courses to help supply a holistic education setting.

The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include Gifted and Talented, a Business Internship with Murdoch University and Specialist Basketball. There are numerous after school sporting teams, debating and poetry clubs and we are a Lead Language School. Willetton SHS prides itself on an ethos that all students will be successful.

Willetton SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a staff member you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria) :

• Experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
• Initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
• Well-developed computer application skills.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Willetton Senior High School can be found by visiting or .

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to :

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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WORK TYPE :   Permanent - Full Time FTE :   LOCATION :   Willetton CLOSING DATE :   2023-11-22 4 : 30 PM

YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Public Relations Officer Agency Department of Education Salary Location Willetton Unit / Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Willetton Senior High School Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00043664 Closing Date Position Title Public Relations Officer Branch Willetton Senior High School Location Willetton Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS852900

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

The Public Relations Officer provides support in developing, coordinating and managing the school’s Public Relations, communications and marketing / business plan needs.

You will liaise with key stakeholders in the organisation of promotional events. The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills which they will utilise to work collaboratively with the Principal, members of the leadership team and various stakeholders, as required. The ability to work independently and maintain high levels of organisation, whilst working on multiple projects, will be advantageous to this role.

In addition, you will establish and maintain social media platforms in consultation with key staff, including the school’s website and Facebook page, ensuring published content is current, relevant and that associated links are active.

You will also be responsible for coordination of whole school events and creation and development of school publications.

The school is committed to the intellectual, creative, and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Community support and parental involvement are cornerstones of our culture.

As one of the leading and top Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) recognised schools in Western Australia, the school regularly attains outstanding Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement results. Complementing these achievements, the school has a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) based courses to help supply a holistic education setting.

The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include Gifted and Talented, a Business Internship with Murdoch University and Specialist Basketball. There are numerous after school sporting teams, debating and poetry clubs and we are a Lead Language School. Willetton SHS prides itself on an ethos that all students will be successful.

Willetton SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a staff member you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria) :

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Willetton Senior High School can be found by visiting or .

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to :

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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