Position: Marketing Manager

Organisational Relationship: Responsible to the Business Manager

Employment Basis: Permanent, Ongoing, Commencing mid-January, 2026

Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810

Classification: Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018 and the National Employment Standards.

Lakeside College is a Prep to 12 co-educational Christian school in the Lutheran tradition. Situated in Pakenham, a picturesque suburb and easy drive to the south-east of the Melbourne CBD, the College campus boasts excellent facilities in pleasant surroundings. Partnerships with local organisations give access to impressive arts and sports venues.

Serving a growing and vibrant community, Lakeside College has a current enrolment of 643 students split across Primary, Secondary, and Senior Schools. Students, staff, and parents are committed to supporting each child to learn, care, and achieve – in doing so, giving glory to God and serving the world in love.

Context

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Marketing Manager to join the staff team of Lakeside College, commencing mid-January 2026.

The Marketing Manager plays a key role in serving the Lakeside College community by developing, implementing, and managing the College's marketing and communication strategies. The position aims to enhance the College's profile and reputation while supporting student enrolment growth.

Key Selection Criteria

The applicant for the position is required to provide evidence of:

An active Christian faith and willingness to uphold the ethos of the Lutheran Church of Australia

A high level of understanding of the role marketing plays in driving enrolments

Previous experience in leading School Marketing

Tertiary qualifications in marketing or a related field (desirable)

Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet prescribed deadlines, and concurrently manage a number of competing tasks

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of an organisation

Exemplary English language skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation

Highly developed skills in desktop publishing

Ability to work with databases

Experience working across social media platforms

Basic skills in photography, as appropriate for images for publication

Experience working with media outlets

A current working with children’s check and Police check, or the ability to gain one

Application Process

Applicants should submit an application containing:

A resume of no more than 2 pages

A statement addressing the selection criteria of no more than 2 pages

Details of 3 referees, including one who can attest to the applicant’s faith and/or ability to support the Christian ethos of the school

Applications close Friday, 31st October

Questions can be addressed to the Business Manager, Mr Brian Trumble, [email protected]

To request a copy of the Position Description, please email [email protected]