Communications and Content Coordinator

Ivanhoe Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

16 weeks parental leave

Salary packaging

Health insurance discount

Tuition discounts

Onsite facilities access

Job summary

Ivanhoe Grammar School in Melbourne is seeking a Communications and Content Coordinator to develop engaging alumni and community communications across digital, print and audio channels. This 0.8 FTE role collaborates with the Development, Marketing and external suppliers to strengthen connections and raise the School’s profile.

You will craft content calendars, manage the Brown and White magazine and the Ego Yah podcast, and support fundraising campaigns.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in marketing, media, journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering high-quality communications across digital, social and print channels.
• Strong writing, editing and content production skills; adapt messaging for audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and adapt content for alumni, philanthropy, parent, volunteer and community audiences.
• Plan content calendars, campaigns and production workflows across multiple channels.
• Coordinate planning, production and distribution of The Brown and White magazine.
• Plan, produce and promote the Ego Yah podcast, featuring alumni and community voices.
• Manage alumni, community and fundraising content across School and OIGA websites.
• Support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship and community engagement initiatives through compelling communications.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

Content production

Content planning

CMS experience

Social media

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Audience engagement

Education

Marketing/Media/Journalism degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Email marketing tools

Social media platforms

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 a Communications and Content Coordinator

The Communications and Content Coordinator develops and delivers high-quality communications and content that strengthen connection with Ivanhoe Grammar School’s alumni and broader School community. Working across digital, social, email, print, video and audio channels, the role supports alumni and community engagement, fundraising and donor stewardship, while helping raise the School’s profile through compelling, audience-focused content.

This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE position. We can offer some flexibility around the days and hours of work and are happy to discuss a work pattern that suits both the successful candidate and the needs of the role.

What you will do

The Communications and Content Coordinator is a key member of the School’s Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Development and working closely with the Alumni and Community Relations Manager, you will collaborate with the School’s Marketing and Communications team, internal contributors and external suppliers to deliver high-quality communications that strengthen connection with our alumni and broader School community.

• Create and adapt engaging content for alumni, philanthropy, parent, volunteer and community audiences.
• Plan and coordinate content calendars, campaigns and production workflows across multiple channels.
• Coordinate the planning, production and distribution of The Brown and White magazine.
• Plan, produce and promote the Ego Yah podcast, featuring alumni and community voices.
• Manage alumni, community and fundraising content across School and OIGA websites.
• Support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship and community engagement initiatives through compelling communications.

Who you are

You are a creative, curious and organised communications professional with strong writing and editing skills, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

You believe great content starts with understanding your audience, and know how thoughtful, well-coordinated communications can strengthen connection and engagement across a community.

You have the necessary experience, knowledge and skills:

• Relevant qualifications in marketing, media, journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience producing and delivering high-quality communications across digital, social and print channels.
• Strong writing, editing and content production skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and channels.
• Strong planning, project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, workflows and multiple stakeholders.
• Confidence using digital platforms, social media, CMS and email marketing tools, with an understanding of audience segmentation and community engagement.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the confidence to work across the School and with external community groups and individuals.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety, including a current Working with Children Check.

What we offer you

• A varied role spanning community engagement, events, programs, stewardship and relationship building.
• 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, pool and electric vehicle charging facilities.

Always seeking great people. Your move.

Further information can be found by visiting the Ivanhoe Grammar School’s website – Careers - Ivanhoe Grammar Schoolor by viewing the position description.

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.