Kildare Catholic College

Kildare Catholic College is a catholic secondary college teaching students from year 7 to 12, we also have a diverse boarding population at Mt Erin Boarding House, which offers an affordable boarding option for students who live outside the Wagga Wagga region.The core values of Kildare Catholic College are the promotion of respect for self, others and our environment, as well as the development of the whole person; spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially.

To find out more about Kildare Catholic College, click here.

About Wagga Wagga

Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.

Welcome to Wagga Wagga. To find out more, click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Marketing Officer plays a vital role in shaping and sharing the story of Kildare Catholic College, ensuring that our values, culture, and achievements are celebrated both within our school community and beyond. This role is about more than just attracting new students—it is about strengthening our connection with current families, alumni, and the wider regional community. Through engaging storytelling and strategic communication, the Marketing Officer will highlight the excellence of our students and staff across all areas of school life—academics, sport, the arts, and co-curricular enrichment—while ensuring our Catholic heritage remains a central part of our identity. By keeping our brand fresh, authentic, and reflective of who we are, this role will help build pride in our school and reinforce our reputation as a leading educational institution in the region.

See Position Description Here.

What We Can Offer

Permanent Part-time Position

Role to commence 13th October 2025

Work Schedule, 22.8 hours per week

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Negotiable)

Discounted Bupa Health insurance

Salary Packaging through Maxxia

Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology

Salary; Level 5; $41.97 per hour (Averaged - term time only)

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated understanding of and respect for the College’s Catholic identity, values, and ethos, with the ability to authentically represent and promote the school’s culture and heritage.

A minimum of three years experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, with the ability to develop and implement strategic marketing plans that enhance brand identity and community engagement.

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities across multiple platforms, including digital, social media, and print, with experience in crafting compelling narratives that showcase an organisation’s strengths and achievements.

Experience managing websites and content, social media platforms, and digital marketing campaigns, with a strong understanding of audience engagement strategies and brand consistency.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets, draft press releases, and manage media opportunities to positively position the College within the broader community.

Experience in promoting events, such as Open Days, and school celebrations, ensuring they effectively showcase the College’s culture and offerings.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams, including school leadership, staff, students, parents, and external providers.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Commitment to maintaining high-quality, professional communication that aligns with the school’s brand guidelines and strategic objectives.

Availability to support and attend key school events outside standard work hours, as required.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to liaise professionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Ability to critically analyse and interpret data (e.g., quotations and cost comparisons) and synthesise practical recommendations or actionable objectives.

Highly organised individual with abilities in task and work allocation and prioritisation, in a busy service-oriented team environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative with idea generation, problem resolution and process improvement

NSW Working with Children Check

Successful candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check

Desirable Criteria

Qualification in photography or graphic design is preferred

Tertiary qualification in marketing, communication or journalism or relevant industry experience is highly desirable

Familiarity with graphic design, photography, and video production, with the ability to create or oversee the development of high-quality promotional materials. is desirable

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Brett Somerville via email at [email protected] or (02) 6932 6100.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to [email protected]

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment Requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications Close Monday 15th September 2025

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"