Head of Community Engagement
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for community building, communications, and philanthropy? We are seeking a Head of Community Engagement to work with the Principal and College community to cultivate a positive culture of engagement and philanthropy to support the College’s Mission.
This newly created role will provide strategic direction and lead initiatives that contribute to the current and future wellbeing of the College. Reporting directly to the Principal, with participation on the Leadership team by invitation, you will manage a team of two; Enrolments Officer and Communications Officer.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
You will be responsible for strategic business planning and management across multiple areas, including:
- Enrolments: Develop and manage a comprehensive enrolment strategy, overseeing the conversion of prospective families, and collaborating with the Enrolments Officer to sustain optimum enrolments.
- Publications, Marketing & Communications: Strategically manage the College’s brand and reputation. Direct and coordinate College publications, online media, and advertising to ensure a consistent and positive identity. Manage media relations and act to enhance the College’s public image.
- Community Relations and Events: Develop and maintain strategies for strong links with support groups, including the Parents and Friends Committee and Alumni. Assist with planning and organisation of whole-of-College events.
- Fundraising: Develop and maintain strategies to increase the take-up of fundraising initiatives and plan/implement Capital Campaigns with support from the Leadership team and the Board.
- Archives: Ensure records are made, kept, and used accurately and efficiently.
Role is full-time, working 46 weeks per year.
Successful applicants will have:
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications.
- Significant leadership experience in marketing, communications, and fundraising.
- Experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans with a demonstrated track record of achieving strategic outcomes.
- Experience in managing a team.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with the College community and the public.
About us
St Scholastica’s College is a day and boarding member school of Good Samaritan Education. We have a long and proud history of delivering exceptional education to young women from Years 7 to 12. We focus on nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of each student. Our school community is guided by the values of compassion, courage, and commitment, and we are dedicated to empowering young women to reach their full potential.
We offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including access to Fitness Passport and novated leasing.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Supportive and collegial work environment that values work-life balance.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young women and contributing to the vibrant community at St Scholastica’s College, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To apply, please visit http://www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au/employment and provide:
- completed Application Form
- your CV
- covering letter addressed to the Principal, Laetitia Richmond
Please send to: principal@scholastica.nsw.edu.au
St Scholastica’s College is committed to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, child safety, and child wellbeing within our college.
- Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviewed.
- In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees must maintain a valid Working with Children Check.
- Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia.
