Alumni & Community Manager

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle College Malvern is seeking an experienced Alumni & Community Manager to lead alumni engagement and coordinate a vibrant calendar of College events and community initiatives. Working closely with the Head of Community & Engagement, this role will strengthen relationships across our alumni network and support the ongoing growth and success of the College.

The successful applicant will require strong relationship management, event coordination and organisational skills, with experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management, executive assistance or a similar senior administrative 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 learning environment that caters to diverse needs.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be hands-on and directly involved 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

Relationship management

Event coordination

Office management

Stakeholder management

Minute-taking

Communications

Safety & compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Alumni & Community Manager an enthusiastic and highly organised Alumni & Community Manager to lead alumni engagement and coordinate a vibrant calendar of College events and community initiatives. Working closely with the Head of Community & Engagement, 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.

Remuneration will be based on experience, following the Education Support scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

De La Salle College is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern. De La Salle Collegeis governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). MACS is the employer of employees at De La Salle College.

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.
• Be hands-on and directly involved 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:

We require the following qualifications and qualities in the ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in office management, executive assistance or a similar senior administrative 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. A strong commitment to 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:

MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. 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.

Applications close Monday 26 October 2026.

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