Dolly's Dream School Engagement Coordinator (SA)

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation

Job Location:

Adelaide - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dollys Dream School Engagement Coordinator (SA)

Make an impact to the lives of children & young people and help change the culture of bullying!

Part time (0.8 fte) 2-year contract commencing in February 2026
Based in SA with additional travel into Western Australia
Join a passionate energetic and purpose driven team
Access NFP salary packaging and extra leave

About Dollys Dream and the Alannah & Madeline Foundation:

Dollys Dream was created by Kate and Tick Everett following the tragic loss of their 14-year-old daughter Dolly to suicide after ongoing bullying. Kate and Ticks goal is to prevent other families walking this road.

They want to change the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying anxiety depression and youth suicide through education and direct support to young people and families.

Dollys Dream is proudly supported by the Alannah & Madeline Foundation a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live learn and play. Through Care Prevention and Advocacy programs we fight for their right to be safe so their future is strong.

About our team:

Our team is passionate authentic and above all we are motivated by the important work that we do. Our organisation values are embedded into every way in which we operate at the Foundation. Everyone has a responsibility to promote and demonstrate our values; We are curious We lead with authenticity We believe in the power of play We take action We are kind always.

About the role:

Reporting to the Dollys Dream Program Manager the School Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for visiting schools across Australia with a particular focus on remote and rural areas in South Australia. Travel is a significant component of this role with an average of two weeks of travel expected each month.

This is a part time two-year contract role.

To make an impact in this role you will:

Be based in South Australia and have an appropriate home office setup suitable for remote work.
Work with the full range of South and Western Australian schools to build awareness of Dollys Dream funded activities that assist with the prevention of bullying.
Deliver face-to-face and virtual workshops to students parents and teaching staff introducing programs providing support and promoting behaviour change around bullying. Includes travel to schools primarily in South and Western Australia. (Training provided)
Regularly communicate with South and Western Australian schools via promotion campaigns telephone online and face-to-face meetings to promote Dollys Dream resources to assist with the prevention of bullying.
Be responsible for communication planning and providing appropriate communication materials for South and Western Australian schools while managing the bookings and scheduling for all Dollys Dream programs. (Training provided)

The perfect you:

Experience in education or a school setting (essential)
A qualification in education (desirable)
A minimum of 4 years experience in executing projects or initiatives either in the non-profit corporate consulting or public sectors (essential).
Previous experience in delivering social change projects; frameworks or initiatives in the education sector to a high level (essential).
Excellent presentation and communication skills to conduct training presentations and facilitate workshops with schools (essential).

Well offer you a purpose-led culture with a focus on wellbeing including:

Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
Flexibility and Wellbeing focus.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
Up to an additional 5 days leave each year on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.
A supportive and friendly team environment.
Learning & Development budget.
A diverse range of how and when you use your leave.

To apply:

Ensure you address the Knowledge Experience and Requirements section in your cover letter when submitting your application.

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Applications close 5pm on Friday 23 January 2026

Please note our office will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. Responses to enquiries may take a little longer than usual during this time.

For further information or any other enquiries please contact Amy Williams Dollys Dream Program Manager

Child Safeguarding:

Dollys Dream and the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) must be obtain prior to commencement of employment.

Required Experience:

Manager

Dollys Dream School Engagement Coordinator (SA) Make an impact to the lives of children & young people and help change the culture of bullying! Part time (0.8 fte) 2-year contract commencing in February 2026 Based in SA with additional travel into Western Australia Join a passionate energetic and p...