Director of Communications
Barker College
Hornsby, NSW
Posted on: 30 April 2026
Closing date: 7 May, 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Communications supports Barker College to communicate clearly, thoughtfully and consistently across the School’s professional and operational activities.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Head of Barker College and senior leaders, the Director of Communications provides leadership in strategic writing, crisis and sensitive communications, media engagement and reputational matters. The role supports the careful shaping and expression of Barker’s story at significant institutional moments.
Through stewardship of communication principles, tone and timing, the Director of Communications supports major School communications to be well considered, appropriately sequenced and reflective of Barker’s values and Christian ethos.
What makes this role distinctive at Barker
- Writing that matters – This is a role for an outstanding writer who can give voice to complex decisions, sensitive moments and significant milestones, helping shape messages that are thoughtful, clear and grounded in purpose.
- Judgement over volume – The role values discernment and care over constant output, with a particular focus on communications that require wisdom, empathy and sound judgement.
- Purpose‑led education – Barker is a Christian learning community with a strong sense of mission. The Director of Communications helps express that purpose clearly and authentically, contributing to a school community that values integrity, respect and service.
A full Position Description for this role can be found on SEEK.
With more than 350 permanent teaching staff and 200 professional services staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.
ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE
Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence. An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.
Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We also have four satellite campuses:
- An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW
- An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)
- An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021)
- A Special Assistance Marri Mittagar Humanitarian campus in Hornsby, NSW (established 2024).
Further information about Barker College can be found on our website.
WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE
At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work where all staff are valued and nurtured through a dynamic professional learning community. We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to be lifelong learners, to be inspired and be supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection. Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School’s strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope. Staff are highly aligned to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect and take pride in making a positive contribution to student life within and beyond the classroom.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply directly via SEEK and provide:
- Current Resume/CV
- Brief Covering Letter which addresses the reason for your interest and how your skills and experience suit the role.
Applications close: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 10.00am
CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.
- Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School’s Christian values.
- Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.
- Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.
Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out.
