Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Job Description

About Preshil

Preshil, Melbourne’s oldest progressive co-educational independent school, offers education from Kindergarten to Year 12. We nurture critical and creative thinkers in a warm, inclusive environment built on strong student-teacher relationships.

Guided by the values of Mutual Respect, Courage and Collaboration, we foster independence, curiosity and confidence—encouraging young people to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.

Challenging conventional education, Preshil values individuality and fulfilment alongside academic excellence. We’re an Original school, made for Originals.

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and engaging Social Media & Communications Coordinator to join Preshil in a part-time capacity (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week).

This is a hands-on role for someone who has an eye for design, a sense for storytelling and the curiosity to seek out and capture the people, learning and experiences that make Preshil different.

Working closely with the Marketing, Community Engagement & Advancement Manager, you will immerse yourself in school life, building connections with staff, engaging with students, attending events and actively finding the stories that bring Preshil to life.

Key responsibilities will include:

• planning, creating, scheduling and publishing engaging organic social media content.
• capturing photographs and short-form video content across classrooms, events, performances and school activities.
• sourcing and shaping stories and content from across the School.
• coordinating the weekly school newsletter, including copywriting and editing staff submissions, preparing photographs and publishing through Craft CMS.
• maintaining and updating website content using Craft CMS.
• creating invitations, posters and other promotional materials using established Canva brand templates.
• supporting the digital promotion of school events, programs and achievements.
• maintaining content calendars, photographs and digital assets; and
• ensuring content reflects Preshil's distinctive voice, values and brand.

We are a school Made for Originals, and we want our communications to demonstrate that difference. You'll help us tell the Preshil story in a way that is bold, warm, authentic and unmistakably us.

About You

You will bring:

• a relevant qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, Journalism or a related discipline.
• demonstrated experience in social media, digital communications and content creation.
• excellent copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to turn ideas and information into engaging stories.
• a strong eye for design, photography and visual storytelling.
• confidence capturing photographs and short-form video content.
• experience using Canva and photo/video editing tools.
• experience using Craft CMS or a similar content management system.
• a strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• initiative, curiosity and the confidence to actively seek out stories and content.
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• a warm, collaborative approach and the ability to build relationships across a school community; and
• alignment with Preshil's values and progressive educational philosophy.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is prepared to get amongst school life, find the stories and tell them with creativity, warmth and Preshil's real voice.

What We Offer

• A truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment.
• A creative role with the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant school community.
• Salary Packaging Benefits.
• Wellbeing Support through our EAP provider.
• School social events.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Additional Requirements

Please note that the following are mandatory requirements of the role:

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police / Criminal History Check.
• Evidence confirming Australian work rights.
• Copies of relevant qualifications and academic transcripts.

If you're a natural storyteller with an eye for great content and a passion for bringing people and communities to life, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now to join our team at Preshil. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Start Date: As soon as possible.