Schools Engagement Officer

Charterhouse Partnership; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership is seeking a part-time school engagement professional to lead a 12-month term, working across NSW and ACT to deliver a comprehensive engagement strategy and drive participation in the scheme.

You will develop partnerships, manage budgets and deliverables, coordinate with schools and government partners, and report on stakeholder activities while ensuring brand integrity across all activities. The role is based in Australia with one fixed Rhodes office day per week.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering community engagement programs is essential.
• Strong networks with education bodies or local government is desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to oversee external contracts is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a school engagement strategy across NSW and ACT.
• Build and manage partnerships and sponsorships, including contracts with key organisations.
• Work with schools, government and scheme partners to facilitate participation and delivery.
• Identify opportunities and coordinate with communications to increase reach and impact.
• Manage school enquiries, events and stakeholder reporting while maintaining brand messaging.

Skills

Teacher background

Community engagement

Contract management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Initial 12 month fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
• Up to $85k plus super
• Part time role, 3 days a week, 1 day a week in the Rhodes office

Lead initiatives that engage schools across NSW and ACT, supporting participation and driving community engagement with the organisation’s scheme.

About the role:

• Develop and deliver a school engagement strategy, managing activities, budgets and project deliverables to drive participation in the scheme.
• Build and manage partnerships and sponsorships, including contracts with key organisations, ensuring deliverables are met and maximum reach and impact are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with schools, government, scheme partners and other stakeholders across NSW and ACT to facilitate participation and program delivery.
• Identify new opportunities and coordinate with communications and engagement teams to increase reach, support recycling behaviour change and engage key audiences.
• Manage school enquiries, events and stakeholder reporting, while ensuring brand integrity, consistent messaging and continuous improvement across activities.

About you:

• Experience working with NSW/ACT schools is highly desirable – this role would suit someone who has previously been a teacher and looking to transition into a different career path
• Demonstrated experience delivering community engagement programs that drive local behaviour change
• Strong networks and/or experience working with education organisations and local government is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and experience overseeing contracts with external groups
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and build strong relationships

For more information. Please contact Lydia on [e-mail]