Community Engagement Officer

Pacific Hills Christian School; Yamba; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Valley Christian School in NSW’s far north coast seeks a Community Engagement Officer on a 0.4 FTE maternity leave cover until early August 2027. The role focuses on strengthening relationships between the school, families, and the wider community, in collaboration with leadership and staff.

You will create engaging social media content, coordinate school events, and promote enrolment growth while modelling Christian values in a supportive, mentored environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional organisational and project coordination skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain engaging social media content
• Develop strategies to increase the school's online presence and community engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups and organisations
• Support and coordinate school events and community activities
• Work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, and parent groups to strengthen community connections

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Pacific Valley Christian School

Job Category: Community Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about building meaningful connections, engaging communities, and helping tell the story of a thriving Christian School?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and relational Community Engagement Officer to join our team on a temporary part time 0.4 FTE maternity leave cover until early August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised professional who enjoys working with people, coordinating events, and promoting positive community engagement.

Pacific Valley Christian Schoolis a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian learning community committed to developing and nurturing our students. It is a well-established school located near Yamba (in Townsend) on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being ‘to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour’. A distinctive of Pacific Valley is our commitment to Christian service.

Job Description

As Community Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships between the school, families, and the wider community. Working closely with school leadership, staff, and parent groups, you will help foster a connected Christian community while supporting initiatives that enhance engagement, school profile, and enrolment growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain engaging social media content
• Develop strategies to increase the school's online presence and community engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups and organisations
• Support and coordinate school events and community activities
• Work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, and parent groups to strengthen community connections

You Will Bring:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Exceptional organisational and project coordination skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

As a valued member of our community you will:

• Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
• Share in daily devotions as a staff
• Access career growth & development
• Have Global Mission opportunities
• Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

For further information, please contact the HR Department by email [e-mail] , referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Pacific Valley Christian Schoolis a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.