Marketing and Events Coordinator

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Location
Altona, Victoria
Category
Marketing & Communications
Salary
$82,000 - $88,000 Yearly
Posted
29-Jul-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Emily Simmons
Reference
189889
Location: Altona West, VIC
Salary:$82,000–$88,000 + Super
Employment Type: Full-time | Fixed-Term (12-Month Maternity Leave Cover)
Work Arrangement: 100% On-site

Looking for a role where you can combine your creativity, organisation and people skills in a welcoming school community?

We're partnering with a well-established Catholic secondary college in Melbourne's western suburbs to recruit a Marketing and Events Coordinator  for a 12-month maternity leave contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with a comprehensive handover, allowing you to step confidently into the role from day one.

If you enjoy coordinating events, creating engaging content and keeping communications running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity
  • Salary of $82,000–$88,000 + super
  • Full-time, fixed-term 12-month maternity leave contract
  • Comprehensive handover provided
  • Paid school holidays
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected educational community

About the Role
Reporting to the HR/Office Manager, you'll support the College's marketing, communications and events, helping showcase school life while ensuring day-to-day communications and community engagement run seamlessly.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Coordinating and supporting College events, including catering, logistics, invitations and event preparation
  • Managing and updating the College website
  • Creating and scheduling engaging social media content
  • Producing newsletters by compiling content from teaching staff and preparing publications using existing templates
  • Coordinating the annual College yearbook
  • Designing promotional materials, posters and digital communications using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Assisting with internal and external communications
  • Supporting branding and marketing initiatives across the College
  • Providing general administrative support to the Marketing and Administration teams as required

About You
You'll be a highly organised and proactive communicator who enjoys juggling a variety of projects and building positive relationships.
You'll ideally bring:
  • Experience in marketing, communications, events or administration
  • Strong written communication and proofreading skills
  • Experience using Canva and the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exposure to Adobe Creative Suite (desirable)
  • Experience updating websites or content management systems
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A collaborative approach and a willingness to support a busy school community

Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must have:
  • A current Employee Working with Children Check (Victoria) or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
  • Successful completion of a National Police Check before employment.
If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and you can contribute to a vibrant school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic 12-month opportunity in Altona West.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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