Community Engagement Officer

School: Lighthouse Christian College, Keysborough; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Lighthouse Christian College in Keysborough, VIC, is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to lead digital communications and stakeholder engagement. The role focuses on promoting the college's mission, values, and community life through strategic communications, social media, events, and relationship-building with families and partners.

The ideal candidate is completing or has completed a relevant bachelor’s or diploma in communications, PR, or digital media, with strong social media and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in communications, PR, media, journalism, or digital marketing.
• Social media content creation and platform proficiency.
• Strong digital storytelling and visual communication skills.
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Clear and active Christian faith aligned with Lighthouse ethos.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and publish digital communications to promote the College’s mission and community life.
• Engage with families, churches, alumni, and community partners to strengthen relationships.
• Support events and community initiatives and manage stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Social media content creation

Digital storytelling

Visual communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Christian faith commitment

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Diploma in Communications/PR/Digital Media

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

School: Lighthouse Christian College, Keysborough – Keysborough VIC

No experience required

16d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

The Community Engagement Officer is responsible for the creation, coordination, publication, and management of digital communications, stakeholder engagement, and community relationship initiatives for Lighthouse Christian College. The role promotes the College’s mission, values, and community life through strategic communications, social media, events, and relationship-building activities. The position plays a key role in strengthening connections with prospective and current families, local churches, community organizations, alumni, and other strategic partners, ensuring positive engagement with the broader Lighthouse Christian College community.

Skills & Experience

• Currently completing or recently completed (final year or graduate) a bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma/Diploma in a relevant field such as: Communications; Public Relations; Media Studies; Journalism; Digital Media; Business (with a communications or marketing focus)
• Social media content creation and platform proficiency
• Strong digital storytelling and visual communication skills
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences
• A clear and active Christian faith and commitment to the mission, values, and ethos of Lighthouse Christian College

What we offer

At Lighthouse Christian College, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer ongoing professional development opportunities, access to employee wellbeing initiatives and the chance to be part of a vibrant, values-driven community.

About us

Lighthouse Christian College seeks to represent the Lord Jesus Christ to our community. Students, staff, and families align with our Christ-centered values. We acknowledge the Holy Spirit’s power to transform lives. We were founded by Lighthouse Christian Church to teach, train, and disciple godly generations to impact their world. Lighthouse Christian College has been named in the Top 1% of Primary Schools in Victoria and is the leading Victorian Christian school for achieving university placement.

Child Protection Commitment

Lighthouse Christian College is dedicated to a child-safe environment. We uphold zero tolerance for child abuse and ensure student welfare is embedded in all policies and practices. Please review our Child Safety Code of Conduction and Child Protection Policy at www.lighthouse.vic.edu.au

If you are a creative and relationship-focused professional who is passionate about connecting people, growing community engagement, and showcasing the impact of education, and you align with the College’s HEART values and ethos,