Alumni and Community Relations Manager

Ivanhoe Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

School tuition discounts

Six weeks' annual leave

16 weeks' paid parental leave

Onsite facilities including café, gym,

Pool

Job summary

Ivanhoe Grammar School in Melbourne invites applications for an Alumni and Community Relations Manager. You will lead engagement across alumni, families and supporters, delivering programs, events and initiatives that foster belonging and ongoing participation.

Working with diverse groups, you will build strong relationships and coordinate volunteers to support school life. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will develop and deliver engagement programs, manage events, and provide valuable

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse communities.
• Experience designing and delivering engagement programs, events or community initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers and manage multiple programs simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, parents, past parents, volunteers, donors and community stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver alumni and community engagement programs, events and initiatives.
• Deliver alumni programs including reunions, networking, mentoring and clubs to encourage ongoing participation.
• Coordinate and support community groups and volunteers, including recognition and stewardship activities.
• Work across the School to coordinate and promote community engagement initiatives.
• Use data, audience insights and feedback to inform engagement planning and reporting.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in community engagement, events, marketing, communications, education or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

A school is built on the strength of its people.

At Ivanhoe Grammar School, our people create a culture of belonging. A place where ideas are heard and supported. Where you are encouraged to try something new. A place to feel included and valued. Ivanhoe Grammar School is a values-driven, co-educational independent school with a commitment to fostering a community where students, teachers and professional services staff can continually become the best version of themselves. At Ivanhoe Grammar School, we are always looking for great people to join our team. We are always seeking people who are energetic, collaborative and courageous.

Seeking an Alumni and Community Relations Manager

At Ivanhoe, relationships with our community continue well beyond a student's time at our School. As Alumni and Community Relations Manager, you will bring people together and create opportunities for alumni, families and supporters to remain involved in the life of Ivanhoe.

Working with alumni, current and past parents, volunteers, community groups, donors and supporters, you will deliver engaging programs, events and initiatives that encourage participation and foster a genuine sense of belonging.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, with some attendance at School, alumni and community events outside regular hours.

What you will do

The Alumni and Community Relations Manager is a key member of the School's Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will work collaboratively across the School to deliver alumni and community engagement.

In this role you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, parents, past parents, volunteers, donors and community stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver alumni and community engagement programs, events and initiatives.
• Deliver alumni programs including reunions, networking, mentoring, clubs and groups that encourage ongoing participation.
• Coordinate and support community groups and volunteers, including recognition and stewardship activities.
• Work collaboratively across the School to coordinate and promote community engagement initiatives.
• Use data, audience insights and feedback to inform engagement planning, communications and reporting.

Who you are
You are a natural relationship builder who is organised, proactive and confident engaging with a wide range of people. You bring strong communication, program delivery and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to turn ideas into well-executed programs and experiences.

You value strong relationships, genuine engagement and creating experiences that bring people together.

You have the necessary experience, knowledge and skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in community engagement, events, marketing, communications, education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering engagement programs, events or community initiatives for diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work confidently across a diverse community.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate programs, events and competing priorities.
• Experience using CRM or database systems, audience segmentation, feedback and reporting to inform engagement planning and evaluate outcomes.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees or community groups is highly regarded
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety, including a current Working with Children Check.

What we offer you

• A varied role combining relationship building, community engagement, events, programs and stewardship.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse community across generations, life stages and locations.
• Professional learning and development opportunities through the Ivanhoe Institute.
• Generous leave entitlements, including six weeks' annual leave and 16 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible primary carers.
• Employee benefits including salary packaging, discounted health insurance and school tuition discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with access to onsite facilities, including café, gym and pool.

Always seeking great people. Your move.

Further information can be found by visiting the Ivanhoe Grammar School's website - Careers - Ivanhoe Grammar School and by viewing the position description.

For a confidential discussion please contact People and Culture via**********@ivanhoe.com.au.

Applications close at 5pm, Thursday 12 November 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may commence prior to this date.

Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. We value student safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School's policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Respectful Workplace Behaviour Policy. All successful academic applications will be requested to complete a Summary Document of Relevant Work Experience, evidenced through the submission of Statements of Service.