Alumni & Community Manager in Melbourne

De La Salle College is seeking an Alumni & Community Manager to lead alumni engagement, coordinate College events and community initiatives, and build strong stakeholder relationships. This role is responsible for strengthening relationships across our alumni network, planning and delivering key College functions, and building meaningful connections with stakeholders that support the ongoing growth and success of the College.

The successful applicant will have strong relationship management and event coordination skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a commitment to the values and mission of De La Salle College. Experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, event management, and database administration will be highly regarded.

Job Description:

• Develop direct relationships across the alumni community and seek feedback to improve the experience of current stakeholders with a view to growing enrolments.
• Work with the Business Manager and Community Engagement Team to develop and implement the college’s Alumni Strategic Plan.
• Survey alumni community to gain an understanding of engagement needs and requirements.
• Prepare an annual calendar of functions and events and the associated work tasks.
• Plan, co-ordinate and manage Reunions and other designated functions and events as required.
• Organise all Alumni events, ensuring that all aspects of the event/function are of suitable standard and quality.
• Manage annual budget for College events/functions in conjunction with the Business Manager.
• Identify opportunities for positive public relations and marketing opportunities that promote college functions/events.
• Provide support to Principal and Executive Team regarding events and community engagement regarding school policies and practices.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong minute-taking, document preparation and records management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• A commitment to child safety and the values of Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.

Special Requirements:

• The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.