Communications Officer (Part-time Contract)
St Ignatius College
Posted 5 days ago
Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school conducted by the Jesuits and inspired with the Ignatian charism. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young people who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better.
Join our Advancement team as a Communications Officer and help shape our school’s narrative with your exceptional communication skills. In part-time contract position (ending early May 2026), you will thrive as part of the dynamic environment crafting impactful communication pieces with high levels of accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.
About the role
The Communications Officer assists the Marketing Communications Coordinator in carrying out the marketing and communications plan and ensuring all communications, publications and associated tasks are performed.
Proudly a 5-Star Employer of Choice. Recognised by The Educator in 2025 for our exceptional culture and commitment to excellence.
As a 0.6 FTE role, you will work three days per week (ideally Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and/or edit internal communications.
- Liaise with administration and teaching staff regarding the distribution of email communication.
- Assist with distribution of parent communications where required.
- Develop stories and copy for various publications, campaigns, promotional material, and traditional media.
- Contribute to the planning, creation, and scheduling of social media content.
Essential Personal Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and to meet tight deadlines with competing priorities.
- Patience, sensitivity and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people, including the ability to respond to staff and student needs.
- Demonstrated ability of excellent written, interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
- Ability to ensure high levels of confidentiality are maintained.
- Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work practices and management strategies.
- Be able to demonstrate efficient organisational skills and initiative.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as the ability to work collaboratively and to encourage positive team commitment and contributions through his/her own commitment, enthusiasm, and energy.
- Attention to detail and thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Ability to be flexible with working hours and duties.
- Experience in a similar role in a school is highly desirable.
Application process:
Further information regarding application requirements and other employment opportunities at Saint Ignatius’ College can be found by visiting the College website: https://ignatius.sa.edu.au
The closing date for applications will be 9:00am Monday, 20 October 2025.
Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in its community.
About St Ignatius College
College Vision & Mission
Our Vision
At Saint Ignatius College our purpose is to form young people of competence, conscience and compassion.
Mission Statement
Saint Ignatius College is a Catholic community that is learning-centred and supportive in the Ignatian tradition.
The College is committed to the education of the whole person and the development of young adults of competence, conscience and compassion who will be of service in the community.
We strive to recognise God’s presence in all things, to celebrate the pursuit of personal excellence and to live with hope and respect for all creation.
Striving for the Magis
Ignatius in his writings calls us to strive for the 'Magis' - 'the more'. The more is a key to making choices among competing values. The entire life of Ignatius Loyola was a search for the Magis – that is, the more universal good, the more effective means, the more generous service of others, and the ever greater glory of God. Magis energises us for action.
At Saint Ignatius College we will:
•Provide opportunities for students, staff, parents and alumni to experience a sense of belonging to a faith-filled Christian community and to commit themselves to being of service to others
•Respect the role of parents as the primary educators of their children
•Be enthusiastic in imparting knowledge of Catholic faith and traditions, enabling students to accept truth freely and develop a Christian moral conscience
•Promote growth and improvement in learning and living for the greater glory of God in the Ignatian way
•Support students in striving for their personal best - the Magis - in all their endeavours.
Governance
Saint Ignatius College Geelong supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy.
The College abides by the The Education and Training Reform Act 2006, and deliver our programs and teaching in a manner that supports and promotes the principals and practice of Australian democracy.
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Jesuit Educational Philosophy
Since the launch of their first school in 1548, the Jesuits have believed that a high quality education is the best path to meaningful lives of leadership and service.
Jesuits have understood that the liberal arts, the natural and social sciences, and the performing arts, linked with all other branches of knowledge, are a powerful means of developing leaders with the potential to influence and transform society.
The Jesuit Education Ministry includes Jesuit owned and operated schools, university colleges and chaplaincies, affiliated lgnatian schools, and the intellectual apostolate.
A Jesuit education has a clear purpose: the development of a well-rounded Christian person of competence, conscience and compassion who will be of service in the world and has the generosity to make a contribution.
Historically, Jesuit education has been successful across many cultures because it has adapted to the environment of the learner. Today Jesuit education continues to embrace change in appropriate ways, ensuring that a Jesuit education meets the needs of modern day learners, and develops learners who themselves will strive to contribute meaningfully and to excel.
Jesuits motto
AMDG
“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” For the Greater Glory of God
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