Director of Marketing and Communications

Description:

Redlands

Cremorne, NSW

Posted on: 12 February 2026

Closing date: 22 February, 2026

The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the overall planning, creation and implementation of Redlands’ marketing and communications strategies in accordance with the School’s Strategic Plan to build and enhance the School’s strong reputation within the community.

• Permanent full-time position
• Shape a new brand positioning
• Staff wellbeing support and spaces
• Close to public transport
  
  

At Redlands, our people are our most important asset. With a culture of excellence, we are a values led, purpose driven workplace. Redlands provides a rich and rewarding experience of work for all staff, with engagement, wellbeing and growth a key priority.

We have a proud history of developing and growing our people through individualised career growth and professional development, coaching and peer mentoring programs. Invested in your growth and connection from Day 1, new ideas are embraced and approaches that transform the way we work and connect are celebrated.

Redlands is your place to grow, thrive and belong – to be part of an innovative, connected professional workplace and learning community and to make a difference.

About This Opportunity

With a developing brand refresh about to commence, Redlands is looking for a passionate and strategic Director of Marketing and Communications to lead and drive the Redlands brand to further build and enhance the School’s strong reputation within the community.

This role leads all aspects of marketing, communications, public relations and brand management, ensuring consistent messaging across all communication platforms, including owned and earned media, through compelling storytelling, brand alignment, and sector-leading digital engagement.

You will have a strong track record of interpersonal, advisory and influencing skills, with the capacity to work effectively with senior leaders, executive teams and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative, data-informed and values-aligned manner. Importantly, you will have a demonstrated ability to deliver results in customer engagement, acquisition and retention, through the provision of clear guidance, governance and direction while building trust and capability across teams.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced marketing and communications leader to join a highly respected school and play a key role in shaping its future.

This is a senior leadership role with five direct reports within the Community Engagement team reporting to the Head of Community Engagement.

Please refer to the video link to find more details about why working at Redlands is right for you!

About You

The successful applicant will the following skills, knowledge and experience:

Essential

• Degree qualifications in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline, or equivalent senior-level professional experience
• Significant senior leadership experience (typically 10+ years) leading Marketing and Communications functions, with demonstrated responsibility for strategy, brand stewardship and team leadership across digital, print and experiential platforms
• Exceptional writing, editing and editorial leadership skills, with the ability to set and maintain high standards of tone, style and quality across an organisation
• High level of professional judgement, discretion and integrity, particularly in managing reputational risk and sensitive communications
• Strong organisational and planning capability, including the ability to work proactively, manage competing priorities and operate autonomously where required
• Commitment to, and willingness to actively support, the ethos, values and strategic direction of the School
  
  

Desirable / Preferable

• Experience in the independent school sector, or a similarly values-driven, community-focused organisation
• Experience working in complex organisations with multiple stakeholder groups and high public visibility
  
  

About Redlands – Our School, Your new Workplace?

Redlands is an innovative leading Sydney independent school, providing a diverse, co-educational P-12 learning environment with a dynamic and research-based teaching practice. We aim to inspire students to achieve life-readiness and to “let their light shine”, through the provision of a world recognised, contemporary education. The School is founded in the Anglican tradition, based upon established Christian values.

How can we Support you at Redlands?

• Highly competitive, above market remuneration
• Individualised professional development opportunities designed to support your career and growth aspirations
• A positive, supportive workplace culture
• Holistic health and wellbeing resources including a staff representative Wellbeing Committee, use of the Redlands Fitness Centre, weekly staff yoga sessions, onsite health and counselling services and free art workshops
• Comprehensive financial planning resources and support
• Regular staff connection events to ensure you are part of the Redlands community from day 1
• Tuition fee and student uniform discount for eligible Staff
  
  

How To Apply

Apply now to join our team with your resume (including evidence of your qualifications/transcripts) and a cover letter to tell us why you’re the best fit for Redlands!

Please refer to the Position Description on the Redlands Jobs Board to better understand this exciting opportunity, role responsibilities, and the skills needed to support your success.

Closing Application date: 5pm, 22 February 2026

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