The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.
Our Community
At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.
Job Description
About the role
Part Time (2 days/week), 6 Month Contract Opportunity
The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Marketing and Communications team to ensure consistency of brand, messaging and imagery across all marketing and communications. This position is flexible and can work between the hours of 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to support the writing and production of print and digital communications, both internal and external for Brisbane Grammar School.
Main Responsibilities
Writing, Communications and Publications
• Plan, write and edit the School’s print and digital publications (including Grammar News, Web news)
• Draft and edit content for a range of Marketing purposes including event flyers, invitations, editorial, advertising
• Support the delivery of the Annual School Magazine publication, writing, editing and proofing content.
• Speech writing – support leaders, and teaching staff with editing speeches for external presentations.
• Interview talent and write stories for all BGS publications, including social media, web, and email copywriting.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to collect content material for the various publications across BGS.
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Community Relations.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prioritise, draft and publish Internal Communications messages via Teams, MyGrammar and the BGS Newsletter
• Assist with the editing of written material to ensure content aligns with the BGS brand
General Marketing and Team Requirements
• Support the wider team with the collection and storage of photographs for promotional material.
• Provide photography support, assist with photo shoots when required.
• Contribute to the BGS website and online presence to increase accessibility to an array of information, resources and online publications. Ensure content is updated and continually maintained, improving search engine optimisation (SEO).
• Coordinate photos for the School Magazine, including photo schedules, photographer and staff requirements, and the approval process.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree, qualification or relevant experience in Journalism, Communications, or Marketing.
Skills and Experience
• Experience writing, editing and publishing communications for community, clients and corporate stakeholders
• Effective communication skills to engage and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong writing skills across a variety of print and digital mediums.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
• Photography skills desired but not essential.
Professional Development
Participate in activities designed to ensure the maintenance of professional competence and understanding of current practice Marketing and Communications, such as professional development, workshops, training, seminars, and conferences.
Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, and all applicants are to hold a valid Blue Card or QCT Registration before commencement. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.
BGS reserves the right to remove job advertisements earlier than the closing date due to business requirements.
BGS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know — we’re here to support you.
