Website and Design Assistant

• Full-time, fixed-term parental leave cover
• Commencing January 2027
• Level 4 Salary Range: $90,786- $95,543 p.a
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Generous staff benefits
• Click here to download a copy of the Job and Person Specification

Pembroke School is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Website and Design Assistant. In this creative and tech-blended role, you will provide professional in-house graphic design and website support, with the latter dedicated to Pembroke’s soon-to-be launched new website.

About the Role

Core activities of this role are the provision of professional in-house graphic design including creative, layout, resourcing, coordination, publishing and monitoring various digital and print communication materials. The role will also manage the School’s new public website in collaboration with external website developers.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop design concepts in response to design requests received from various stakeholders.
• Coordinate, design, deliver and update printed and digital material such as publications, reports, brochures, flyers, posters, handbooks, advertising, event collateral, programs, greeting cards, stationery, templates, email signature banners, School forms and other outputs.
• Undertake public website maintenance and updates using the CMS, while liaising with external website developers to brief and project-manage updates outside the scope of in-house capabilities.
• Work with key staff and external developers following the launch of the School's new public website, undertaking ongoing maintenance, content updates and site enhancements, with a focus on ensuring content remains fresh and user experience is optimised.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will be a talented, experienced and strategic design and digital professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering quality and highly visible outputs.

Regarded for creative flair and superior attention to detail, you will expertly execute briefs and assignments within tight timeframes, with the ambidexterity to work autonomously as well as in and across teams.

You will bring:

• A degree or diploma in Web Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media or a related field.
• Advanced graphic design and visual communication skills and experience, with high proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated experience working as a website and design assistant or similar role.
• Expertise in website CMS management, optimally with WordPress.
• Strong capability in web development is highly desired.
• Robust knowledge of best practice design, navigation and user experience for websites.

Required for Employment (Prior to Commencement)

• Current Working with Children Check (South Australia)
• Current Plink RRHAN-EC training: Masterclass and Fundamentals, including Protective Practices

Find Your Place At Pembroke

At Pembroke, you’ll be part of a warm and collaborative school community that values relationships, initiative, and a shared commitment to learning. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, or behind the scenes, every role contributes to shaping the rich and inclusive culture of the School. With opportunities for professional growth, a strong sense of belonging, and a genuine appreciation for staff, Pembroke is a place where your work is seen, valued, and celebrated.

Read more in The Heart of Pembroke - Celebrating our Staff.

Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Pembroke is a vibrant and exciting School catering for a diverse community of students. With over 1,700 students, the School offers a broad-ranging curriculum and an outstanding choice of co-curricular opportunities. The School employs over 300 permanent and fixed-term staff, plus more than 150 casual employees.

Pembroke seeks to engage outstanding, diverse and well-qualified staff to work in our welcoming and open School. All staff work together to provide an environment that facilitates each student’s exploration of their potential, academic progress and personal welfare. Staff are encouraged to maintain a collaborative approach, a broad outlook within their respective field and a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. Pembroke is a lively and fulfilling place to work.

How to Apply

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11:59 pm.

• You are required to upload a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) identifying your interest in applying and what you could bring to the role.
• Your application should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Mark Staker.
• The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
• For any enquiries regarding this position, please email talent@pembroke.sa.edu.au
• Please do not email your applications.
• Late applications and those submitted via external recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Pembroke School is an equal opportunity employer.