Manager of Marketing and Communications

ELTHAM College is seeking an experienced, energetic and collaborative Manager of Marketing and Communications to lead the College's marketing, communications, events, engagement and customer experience functions.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly regarded independent school community, working closely with senior leaders to support the College's strategic vision, growth and reputation.

ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on 98 acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect.

Reporting to the Director of Business and Operations, the Manager of Marketing and Communications leads a dedicated team across communications, marketing, events and stakeholder engagement.

About the Role

The role is responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of the College's strategic marketing and communications initiatives
• Strengthening brand reputation and community engagement
• Enhancing stakeholder and customer experience across the full College journey
• Driving student recruitment and retention initiatives
• Managing campaigns, publications, digital communications, events and partnerships
• Using data, research and insights to inform strategy and decision-making
• Building strong relationships with families, alumni, community groups, agencies and external partners
• Leading and developing a high-performing and collaborative team

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who combines strategic thinking with operational delivery and enjoys working in a dynamic school environment.

About you

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in marketing, communications or stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong strategic planning and project management capability
• Experience developing and executing integrated marketing and communication plans
• A customer-centric mindset with a focus on community engagement and service excellence
• The ability to influence, collaborate and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience using data and insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making
• Creativity, initiative and a proactive approach to leadership
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of child safe practices
  
  Experience within education or purpose-driven organisations will be highly regarded.

Why Join ELTHAM College

ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school known for its strong sense of community, innovation, and commitment to excellence in education and operations.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to lead a high-performing team across marketing, communications, events and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic and community-focused environment.

Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!

Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.

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Application

To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, addressing the key selection criteria via Seek or to ELTHAM College at employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.

Close date: Thursday, 28 May 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and ELTHAM College reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.

Child Safety at ELTHAM College

All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child's safety. All staff are required to follow the School's Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.