Marketing and Communications Specialist

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital engagement and a heart to equip and shape Christ’s followers to impact the world? Join our Sydney campus, 3 days/week, and play a pivotal role in shaping our brand, driving student recruitment, and bringing our mission to life across digital channels.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements (by negotiation).
• Above Award level remuneration.
• Extra leave over the Christmas to New Year office closure.
• Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free on-site staff parking.
• Staff discounts for study at Morling College (MC).

As our Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will:

• Drive Digital Engagement: Lead content creation and scheduling across social and digital platforms in line with Morling College’s brand.
• Create Compelling Content: Develop engaging copy, graphics, and videos for web, email, and print to boost recruitment and brand visibility.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support marketing campaigns and creative projects.
• Deliver with Excellence: Manage marketing and admin tasks with initiative and precision, ensuring consistent, high-quality communications.
• This role is permanent part-time, 22.8 hours/week (3 days/week).
• Remuneration: $62,881.70/year pro-rated to $37,729.02/year (excl. Super).

Essential Key Attributes (please respond to these attributes in your Cover Letter):

• Skilled in copywriting and digital content creation with strong attention to detail
  Creative, adaptable, and proactive thinker
• Effective communicator with confidence in engaging diverse stakeholders
• Highly organised; able to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively
• Committed to continuous learning, especially in digital marketing trends and tools
• Involvement in a local evangelical church and demonstrated Christian character.
• Alignment of personal values, beliefs and practices with the mission, Staff Code (https://tinyurl.com/mcstaffcode), and Christian ethos of Morling College.

Desirable Attributes:

• Formal qualification in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience with CRM systems, email marketing platforms (e.g. Salesforce/Pardot), and content management systems or willingness to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in social media management, basic graphic design (e.g. Canva), and digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads).
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and website user experience best practices.

How to Apply:

• Please apply with a brief cover letter responding to all the essential attributes above along with a current CV.
• Kindly note that applications without a cover letter, a response to the screening questions (which are sent after application), or a response to the essential criteria, will not be reviewed.
• We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.