Director of Advancement

Canberra Grammar School; Bunbury; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive package

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

School fee concessions

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School invites a transformative leader to become Director of Advancement. This full-time role drives philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, brand strength and community connections to support enrolment growth and student outcomes.

You will lead fundraising initiatives, collaborate with the CEO, CFO and Board, and build meaningful connections with donors, families, alumni, and partners to advance the school's mission.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading teams and managing strategic initiatives.
• Strong ability to develop and execute fundraising and engagement strategies.
• Ability to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, alumni and partners.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership across fundraising, enrolments, alumni relations, marketing and partnerships.
• Oversee international and domestic enrolments, tours and scholarship programs.
• Design and deliver fundraising initiatives including annual giving and major gifts.
• Strengthen relationships with alumni, families and the broader school community.
• Lead marketing, communications and brand strategy including digital channels.
• Oversee major events and external partnerships to enhance opportunities for students.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CRM software

Donor management system

Jobbeschreibung

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, where excellence is in ournature.

Nestled within 33 hectares of peaceful bushland, the School sitson Wardandi country - the place of dolphin dreaming and is locatedjust 10km south of the City of Bunbury, Western Australia. We arean hour away from Margaret River, renowned for surf beaches andworld class wineries, with the beachside towns of Busselton andDunsborough a drive away. Our School is filled by the joyful soundsof our engaged community of students, staff, and parents. Guided byour mission to be a welcoming and caring place for all, underpinnedby the ethos of our Anglican faith, we invite you to considerjoining our community.

Guided by our mission to be a welcoming and caring place forall, underpinned by the ethos of our Anglican faith, we invite youto consider joining our community. A place where we work andlearn from a Global Perspective South West Heart philosophy,providing a high quality and globally-minded Australian educationat home amongst our pristine bushland campus. Where young minds arenurtured to explore, create and flourish, far beyond theclassroom.

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Director of Advancement.

Full time Permanent, commencing January2027.

Lead Strategy. Build Community. InspirePhilanthropy.

Are you a relationship-focused leader who is passionate abouteducation, community engagement, and making a lasting impact?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director ofAdvancement to join our Team and lead the School'sadvancement portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to shape thefuture of a thriving school community by driving philanthropy,strengthening stakeholder engagement, enhancing our brand andreputation, and building meaningful connections with alumni,families, donors, and partners.

As Director of Advancement, you will play a critical role inadvancing the School's mission, supporting strategic growth, andfostering a culture of engagement and giving.

About the Role

The Director of Advancement provides strategic leadershipacross:

• Fundraising and philanthropy
• Local and international student enrolments
• Alumni relations
• Marketing and communications
• Strategic partnerships and sponsorships
• Major school events and engagement programs

You will work closely with school leaders, the Board, parents,alumni, donors, and community partners to strengthen the School'sprofile, support enrolment growth, and secure resources that enablestudents to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the School's AdvancementStrategy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance stakeholder engagement,reputation, and philanthropic support.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing Advancement team.

International and domestic enrolments

• Lead the team of two entrusted with international and localenrolments, school tours, orientations, database and recordmanagement, promotions, and scholarships of local and overseasstudents.
• Lead your team-member who is the School’s designated RoundSquare International representative, managing the School’sattendance or hosting of Round Square International/Globalconferences; associated meetings and other related events.
• Oversee the student exchange program (international anddomestic). Develop strong relationships, future exchangeprograms and collaborations and potential internationalenrolments.

Philanthropy and Fundraising

• Design and deliver successful fundraising initiatives,including annual giving, major gifts, sponsorships, grants, andcapital campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors,prospective supporters, and philanthropic partners.
• Work alongside the CEO, CFO and Board to grow a culture ofgiving and achieve fundraising objectives.

Community and Alumni Engagement

• Strengthen relationships with alumni, current families, andthe broader school community.
• Create engaging programs that encourage lifelongconnections and meaningful involvement with the School.
• Build strategic partnerships that support educational andcommunity outcomes.

Marketing and Communications

• Lead the School's marketing, communications, and brandstrategy.
• Oversee digital communications, publications, mediaengagement, and promotional campaigns.
• Develop compelling stories that showcase the School'svalues, achievements, and impact.

Events and Partnerships

• Provide leadership and oversight for major school eventsand community initiatives.
• Ensure events deliver exceptional experiences and supportstrategic objectives.
• Develop and strengthen external partnerships that enhanceopportunities for students and the school community.

About You

You are a strategic, collaborative, and influential leader witha proven ability to build relationships and deliver results.

You will bring:

• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, andinfluencing skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing strategicinitiatives.
• Strong commercial, financial, and project managementcapabilities.
• A genuine passion for education and communityengagement.

Experience within an educational, not-for-profit, orpurpose-driven organisation will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to avibrant and values-driven school community while working alongsidepassionate educators and leaders.

We Offer

• A competitive package commensurate with experience.
• Professional development and leadership growthopportunities.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee supportprograms.
• School fee concessions (where applicable).
• A collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven workplaceculture.