Description

Fixed Term Part Time Contract – 2 days per week

February – June 2026

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School (TSS) has been established for 124 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care, and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment. The School has a vibrant boarding, academic, cultural and sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses.

We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Marketing Assistant to join our creative Marketing and Communities Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in their final year of their degree, or newly graduated, to start a new career within the Marketing industry. The successful applicant will be provided with training and professional development and the opportunity to grow their exposure to corporate campaigns and events in a dynamic, experienced team.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with TSS marketing campaign


• Help manage the campaign and event database


• Update the sponsorship prospectus for supporter groups


• File management and general administrative support for the Marketing and Communications team


• Preparing purchase orders and managing any accounts payable work for the team or as directed


• Social media monitoring posting and content sourcing


• Assist with planning and execution of TSS events


• Website updates, refreshing and content management as well as managing staff website enquiries


• Basic desktop publishing design projects and edits


• Assist with TSS Supporter Group communication and liaison


• Provide administrative support for the Marketing and Communities team


• Contribute to social media monitoring, posting and content sourcing


• Assist with website updates


• Basic desktop publishing and copywriting tasks


• Any other duties as directed by the Marketing and Communities Manager

The Southport School is focused on securing a candidate who has a blend of experiences and skills that include but are not limited to:

• Strong written communication skills with high attention to grammar and tone


• Customer focused verbal communication when liaising with staff, students, parents and external parties


• Professional, courteous and discreet communication style


• Confidence in representing the School at events

All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Code of Conduct and Anglican Ethos of the School. Candidates should hold or be eligible to hold a ‘working with children’ Paid Blue Card and must be able to provide a recent criminal history check. Benefits include:

• Challenging role with lots of variety and exposure to different areas relevant to your degree


• Work in a location near the water


• Complimentary access to gym, pool


• Professional development and potential to grow your career

Please apply by submitting your cover letter and current CV that outlines the skills you would bring to the role by 10.00am Monday 5 January 2026. Please email employment@tss.qld.edu.au with any enquiries. Applications must be submitted via the online link on our website.