Communications Officer - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

  • 495202
  • Cairns
  • St Mary's Catholic College - Woree
  • Non-Teaching
  • Full time - Fixed Term

Contracts Date:  Monday 12 January 2026 to 22 January 2027

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term 

Salary Range: School Officer Level- 5 $39.44 to $41.36 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday, 8 December 2025 

Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.  We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity. 

St Mary's Catholic College

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education. The College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College offers both a strong academic and stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest. Our committed and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents to provide students with the balance of supportive environment and challenging learning. Essential for young people to grow holistically and step forward to make a difference in the world.   

About the Role

The Communications Officer focusses on managing and enhancing the school's communication and promotional efforts across various platforms as well as promoting school events and promoting community engagement through effective communication strategies and promotional content.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Download File ASOC Communication Officer Level 5 Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave 
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

Trisha Stroud - HR Officer

P:  4044 4224

E: tstroud@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.