<p><strong>Location:</strong> Catholic Education Office, Wollongong</p> <p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Executive Director of Schools invites applicants from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the temporary full time (maternity leave) position of Strategy and Digital Marketing Specialist with Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW).</p> <p>Reporting to the Director - Strategy and Communications, this position exists to manage&nbsp; CEDoW’s system-wide digital marketing channels and engage with key stakeholders, the wider community and media to establish partnerships and promote CEDoW.</p> <p><strong>YOUR IMPACT</strong></p> <p>As the Strategy and Digital Marketing Specialist, you will:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Lead the development, implementation, and governance of the system's overarching digital communications and marketing activities to enhance strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with organisational objectives</li> <li>Develop, implement, and govern system-wide processes for all digital channels, including websites and social media, ensuring compliance, brand alignment, and risk mitigation across schools and the CEO</li> <li>Act as the principal advisor to the CEO executive and school leadership teams on all matters of digital strategy and performance, emerging digital marketing technologies, and reputational risk related to online communication and digital marketing</li> <li>Conduct in-depth research and analysis of digital trends, competitor strategies, and stakeholder data to provide insights and data-driven recommendations that inform strategic decision-making at the executive level</li> <li>Lead the digital marketing performance and analytics function for the system, defining key metrics, monitoring effectiveness, and providing regular reporting to senior leadership</li> <li>Lead the strategic design and execution of major digital marketing and communication campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and maximise impact</li> <li>Oversee the governance and strategic direction of CEDoW's corporate digital assets and provide strategic support and oversight for all 38 school social media presences and 9 secondary/K-12 school websites, and direct governance of 29 primary school websites</li> </ul> <p><strong>SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this role you will have:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and govern complex digital strategies that deliver on organisational objectives</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of the digital landscape, including social media, paid advertising, SEO, content marketing, and email marketing</li> <li>Proven ability to establish an analytics framework, analyse complex datasets using tools like Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite, and translate data into actionable strategic recommendations for an executive audience</li> <li>Experience providing high-level strategic counsel to senior leaders. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and drive change in a complex environment</li> <li>Experience in creating and implementing policies and frameworks for digital platforms</li> <li>Ability to identify and assess potential risks and opportunities associated with digital strategies</li> <li>Proven experience leading major, multi-channel digital projects (e.g., website redevelopments, system-wide campaigns) with multiple stakeholders, on time and on budget</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHY WORK WITH CEDOW?</strong></p> <p>At CEDoW, we believe in supporting those who support our students. This role offers:</p> <ul> <li>A salary of $129,059 to $134,106 plus superannuation (depending on experience and qualifications)</li> <li>Laptop and mobile phone provided and to be used in line with CEDoW policy and procedure</li> <li>An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education</li> <li>Additional ex-gratia leave during the Christmas period</li> <li>Employees are eligible for Fitness Passport, giving you and your family discounted access to a wide network of fitness facilities</li> </ul> <p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong></p> <p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.</p> <p><strong>HOW TO APPLY&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.</p> <p>To find out more or to have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Matthew Baxter, Director - Strategy and Communications on 0411 729 433.</p> <p><strong>Applications Close: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:55pm&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>