Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1485028
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to coordinate outreach programs and events in line with school policies and frameworks, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, school teams, and community partners to support shared objectives.
SC3 Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce engaging content and promotional materials.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise in marketing, communications, and digital content management relevant to the role.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to support school leadership and staff through effective administration, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
The Outreach and Communications Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting John Monash Science School (JMSS) by leading the coordination, communication, and promotion of JMSS science outreach programs and events. This role assists the Director of Outreach and JMSS teams to enhance JMSS¿s visibility, engagement, and partnerships with the Department of Education, local and regional schools and community stakeholders.
The Outreach and Communications Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration and execution of programs such as the Regional Science Exchange (Rex) and other key outreach initiatives that provide unique educational opportunities for students and educators across Victoria. The role also supports the delivery of high-profile science events and exhibitions that showcase student achievement and innovation.
In addition to outreach coordination, the role coordinates the school¿s marketing and communications functions in consultation with the Business Manager and the Registrar and Partnerships Manager. This includes the design of promotional materials (utilising external consultants and designers where required), coordination of website updates, social media content management, media engagement, and the production of the JMSS publications such as the newsletter, new student prospectus and student handbooks. The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Principal, Director of Outreach, science leadership, and relevant administrative and teaching staff to ensure consistent messaging, strong stakeholder relationships, and a high standard of public representation of the school¿s programs and achievements.
This position requires a highly organised and proactive individual with outstanding communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills.
Outreach Responsibilities
Marketing and Communications Responsibilities
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
About John Monash Science School
In 2010, The Department of Education and Monash University collaborated to develop a secondary school designed to advance student with an interest in sciences, mathematics and associated technologies. John Monash Science School is the expression of this unique educational partnership. Monash University has committed significant resources and has dedicated staff in both the Faculties of Education and Science to support students and staff of our school.
The vision for John Monash Science School is to be a nationally and internationally recognised centre for excellence in innovative research-based teaching and learning in the later years of secondary science, mathematics, associated technologies, resource development and pedagogy. The school will contribute to Victoria's, and the Notion's, long term economic, social, cultural and environmental goals through delivery of high quality and innovative education.
John Monash Science School will:
Learning Environment and Curriculum
At John Monash Science School, we focus on providing students not only an education of highest academic standard, but one which also encourages independent, creative thinking. Working with like-minded peers, expert teachers, and taking advantage of world class facilities, students at our school are challenged and supported to grow and develop holistically in order to achieve their goals.
Inquiry based learning is one teaching and learning approach at our school. Some of the documented benefits of this style of learning are that it:
These skills are essential for our student to develop into life-long learners and give them an advantage for any further studies they choose to undertake.
For further information about our school, please visit our website: https://jmss.vic.edu.au/
Applicants should provide evidence of their experience and ability to meet the following selection criteria: