Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

We have a unique opportunity for a Digital and Social Media specialist to join our Community Engagement team for a fixed term 12-month parental leave contract. 
 
This pivotal role is responsible for implementing digital marketing and communication activities for the College, with the goal of ensuring Pymble continues to develop and maximise a strong market position. The measure of success in this role is the engagement of past, present, and future families and students as well as increased enrolments and general interest in the College. The role will support the Director of Community Engagement and Communications and Engagement Manager across several key projects and an exciting calendar of events.
 
The Digital and Social Media Manager also works closely with Community Engagement team members, including the Community Events Managers, Editor & Communications Coordinator, and Video Producer, as well as other departments across the College, to cultivate a strong community around the College brand across all digital platforms for both internal and external audiences.
 
This role will suit an energetic experienced specialist dedicated to ensuring the brand awareness and relevance is maintained and enhanced. 

Click here for the position description. 

Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Experience in a similar role in social media, digital marketing and, or communications
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Marketing or Communications
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and ensure brand alignment
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams and Google Forms
• Social content and platform management tool expertise eg Metabusiness, Hootsuite and Wordpress
• Basic knowledge of photo editing software, such as Photoshop
• Ability to capture imagery and content at College events (e.g. on a smartphone) 
• Well-developed communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to pivot, be agile and accept last minute priority changes
• Proven ability to show initiative and work autonomously
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support
• Access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• Daily morning tea
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
• Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday 16th April 2025.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.