Are you a communications professional with the desire to make a difference in our local community?

Catholic College is seeking a Communications & Media Officer to join our friendly school environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese.

This is an ongoing role starting on January 19th 2026. It will be full-time or part-time by negotiation.

The Position

The Communications & Media Officer (Operations) strengthens the Catholic College community by building connections internally and externally through quality communication strategies.

This role ensures the smooth execution of day-to-day communications and media activities. Responsibilities include managing routine content production, maintaining digital channels, coordinating media inquiries, and supporting internal and external communications. The position emphasises consistency, efficiency, and adherence to organisational standards, while providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

About Catholic College

We are a co-educational school with approximately 1250 students from Year 7 to Year 12.

The school opened in 1979 when St Augustine’s Girls Secondary College expanded and moved to this location as Catholic College Wodonga. Today the school continues its affiliation with Mercy Education and continues to embrace the opportunities to enrich the life of our broader community through our faith commitment.

We’re proud to be known as a school that’s welcoming to all. We provide a balance of spiritual, academic, cultural, physical, emotional and social learning within a respectful and positive environment.

 About You

• You are an experienced and qualified professional in media and communications.
• You have a strong knowledge of public relations and marketing principles, particularly within a community organisation.
• You have excellent skills in graphic design, photography and videography, and in producing and managing social media content.
• You enjoy working in a team environment and building collaborative relationships.

 What We Offer You

• A supportive and engaged school community, with opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions within a large regional employer.
• The chance to contribute to the success and sustainability of a thriving school environment.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse group of students and educators.
• Engagement with a school community that celebrates inclusivity, faith, and shared values.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North-Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: Thursday December 11th, 5pm.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

Interviews may be conducted before the closing date if appropriate.

For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.