- Excellent professional development opportunities with great staff benefits.
- Immerse yourself in a wide variety of projects across multiple platforms.
- Be a part of the College's exciting move to co-education.
About the Position
A great opportunity has arisen for a full-time Communications Coordinator. This is a graduate-level position, suited to an enthusiastic self-starter looking to expand their experience in the communications and marketing industry.
If you’re as happy creating engaging social content and proofing copy, as you are keeping finances on track and the team organised, you could be just the person we’re looking for. The Communications Coordinator role blends creative thinking with attention to detail, a love for great content, and the ability to form a close relationship with deadlines and numerous stakeholders, while juggling multiple projects at once. The Communications office is a fun, busy environment – but we want you to have a life away from work, so overtime is rare.
We’re looking for someone who loves working with words and images, knows a great story when they see it and understands how to tell it to our community on the right platforms. You’ll understand the importance of brand and tradition, but if you have a great idea for something new or a better way of doing things, we want to hear it. You’ll be a great communicator, writer, and team player and be accurate, fast, and cool-headed.
A relevant tertiary qualification in media, marketing, communications, publishing or similar education roles is preferred, while some experience working in a hands-on, fast-turnaround content-led environment will also be an advantage. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team of seven people. The position reports to the Director of Communications and will commence ASAP.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting
Ms Melissa Wilson, Director of Communications at
[email protected] or (02) 9568 9371.
About You
You will work with six other staff in our busy Communications department. To succeed in the role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications, related experience or other qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, Journalism or a related discipline
- Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and platforms such as Jira, WordPress, Canva and Campaign Monitor
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- A basic understanding of social algorithms, AI / LLMs and SEO
- Intranet and website content management and maintenance knowledge/experience
- Sound interpersonal and professional presentation skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- High energy levels, drive and enthusiasm and a team player
- Sound photography and video skills
- Strong time and project management skills
- The ability to take on a wide range of tasks, including updating our website, proofing articles and various collateral created by the department, writing articles for the website, College magazine and paid editorial, co-ordinating and photographing school events, assisting with the creating and implementation of a social, search and advertising strategy and managing invoices and purchase orders.
- Comfort communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, from students through to senior executives.
- Understanding and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices.
- A contribution to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.
About the College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.
What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and our neighbours. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.
Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College began our exciting move to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.
If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals – we’d like to hear from you.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans are available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au.
Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number.
To Apply:
To be considered, applicant must:
- be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
- submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
- apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
- apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date.
- Applications close on Friday, 17 July 2026.
