Coordinator of Community Engagement
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Craigieburn - Australia
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Job Summary
Hume Anglican GrammarAbout the school:
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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.
Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
TheSchoolaspires to develop young people who are kind creative inquiring socially and emotionally at ease and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.
With campuses already in Mickleham Donnybrook and Kalkallo the School has announced its acquisition of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity will enrol over 2500 all Hume Anglican Grammar willultimately educateover 6000 students.
As one of Victorias fastest growing schools it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state with plans for further expansion.
Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. Byestablishinghigh standardsin all that we do every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.
It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth humour and respect for one another and their teachers.
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate and committed Coordinator of Community Engagement to join our wonderful Marketing and Communications team in a supportive and professional environment at our Freier campus. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed-term opportunity commencing on Monday 31 August 2026 and concluding on Friday 1 October 2027. The role has become available due to a staff relocation and offers the potential for an extension. The position offers 6 weeks of paid annual leave and 1 week of unpaid leave.
The Coordinator of Community Engagements prime purpose is to promote the School and further develop positive relationships between Hume Anglican Grammar and the broader community.
The Coordinator of Community Engagement supports the activities of the Parents and Friends Association (PFA) and is the liaison between the PFA and the School. They are responsible for community event coordination including all facets of activities and events involving visitors.
The Coordinator of Community Engagement develops and implements approaches to grow the alumni network. They implement strategies that enhance communications build positive and meaningful relationships including coordinating alumni-related events.
They nurture the relationship between the School and the family once the family has completed the enrolment process up until they commence orientation.
The Coordinator of Community Engagement will help foster a culture of philanthropy at the School.
They plan and manage all fundraising activities and lead the engagement activities of the School with respect to all donors and School alumni and parents (where appropriate).
The Coordinator of Community Engagement is part of the Administration Staff and works collaboratively in a team environment to support and enrich their collective responsibilities. They promote a culture of mutual respect encouragement and work with others in a professional ethical and cooperative manner. The Coordinator of Community Engagement supports and models the Schools values and Christian ethos when dealing with stakeholders.
Summary of Role Requirements (please see PD for further information):
Essential
Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise tasks meet prescribed deadlines and concurrently managea number oftasks
Previous experience in a similar role
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in planning and running events
Ability tomaintain confidentiality
Cultivatestrustcredibilityand honesty
Outstandinginterpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders
Personal sense of initiativeenthusiasmand high energy
Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability tomaintain a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and a couple of weekends during the year
Current Working with Children Check
Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience working in a role with similar duties
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skillsplanningandproblem-solving under pressurecapabilities
Why work with us
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