Community Relations Manager

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Discounted school fees for employees

Salary packaging via Southgate

Medibank corporate discounts

On-site gym and pool

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking a passionate Community Relations Manager to strengthen connections with alumni, community groups and sponsors. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you will lead alumni engagement, partnerships and fundraising initiatives to support the School’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with alumni networks and stakeholders, coordinating reunions and events,

Qualifications

• Experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, community engagement or fundraising.
• Proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating events, programs or community initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems or stakeholder databases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative, professional and proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; TASS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, Old Girls Association, Parents & Friends Association, sponsors and stakeholders.
• Grow and engage the school’s alumni network through targeted programs, events and communications.
• Coordinate reunions, networking events and engagement initiatives.
• Develop community partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Support fundraising and philanthropy programs, including annual giving and special projects.
• Maintain stakeholder and donor databases, report engagement outcomes and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to the school’s reputation and presence within the Greater Ipswich community.

Skills

Alumni relations

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Fundraising

CRM systems

Communications

Project management

Office proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Build meaningful alumni and community connections
• Lead engaging events, programs and partnerships
• Drive fundraising and philanthropic partnerships

ABOUT US

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.

At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.

Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.

Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate and relationship-focused Community Relations Manager to strengthen connections with our alumni, community groups, sponsors and supporters. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you will lead alumni engagement, community partnerships and fundraising initiatives that support the School’s strategic priorities and long-term growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with alumni, the Old Girls Association, Parents & Friends Association, sponsors and community stakeholders.
• Growing and engaging the School’s alumni network through targeted programs, events and communications.
• Coordinating reunions, networking events and engagement initiatives.
• Developing community partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Supporting fundraising and philanthropy programs, including annual giving and special projects.
• Maintaining stakeholder and donor databases, reporting on engagement outcomes, and ensuring data integrity.
• Contributing to the School’s reputation and presence within the Greater Ipswich community.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, fundraising or a similar field.
• A proven ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating events, programs or community initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems or stakeholder databases.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, professional and proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (TASS experience desirable but not essential).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening community connections, growing alumni engagement and supporting the future success of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
• Corporate discounts with Medibank
• Access to our on-site gym and pool
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program

We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.

Whilst applications must be sent to us by 5.00pm, Tuesday 15 Septemberapplications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks , background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable conduct Scheme.