Community Development Coordinator

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic secondary school in South Africa is seeking applicants for a fulltime position focused on community liaison and event management. The successful candidate will have a strong background in these areas and be able to work within the Catholic education framework. Applications close on 23 October 2025. Evidence of the right to live and work in Australia is required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in community liaison work and event management.
• Ability to work within the framework of Catholic education.
• Evidence of the right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Manage community relations and events within the college.
• Work collaboratively with staff and stakeholders to promote school initiatives.

Skills

Community liaison work

Event management

Job description

Overview

Role Description/Criteria: Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg is a Catholic secondary school for girls and a Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd. The College seeks applicants with a strong background in community liaison work and event management. Start date: January 2026. Terms: Ongoing fulltime. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022, Category A. The Level will be based upon qualifications and experience. Applications close: 9am, 23 October 2025.

We encourage submissions as soon as possible; OLMC will review applications as they are received and make an appointment as soon as practicable.

How to apply: Please email with the following four attachments: the OLMC Employment Application form, a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a response to the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

All candidates must provide evidence of having the right to live and work in Australia. Non-teaching staff must hold or be willing to acquire a valid Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Record Check. If shortlisted, two to three referees will be required, one being the current employer.

Our school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. OLMC | Heidelberg. Our Lady of Mercy College, a Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd ABN.

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