Alumni and Community Relations Manager

About the role

Ivanhoe Grammar School is seeking an Alumni and Community Relations Manager to build and maintain relationships with alumni, parents, volunteers, donors and community stakeholders, and to deliver programs, events and initiatives that encourage their continued involvement. The role sits within the School's Development Team, reports to the Head of Development and works closely with the Communications and Content Coordinator, the Events Team and other staff. It is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, with occasional attendance at school and community events outside regular hours.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, parents, past parents, volunteers, donors and community stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver alumni and community engagement programs, events and initiatives, including reunions, networking, mentoring, clubs and groups.
• Coordinate and support community groups and volunteers, including recognition and stewardship activities.
• Promote community engagement initiatives across the School.
• Use data, audience insights and feedback to inform engagement planning, communications and reporting.

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification in community engagement, events, marketing, communications, education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering engagement programs, events or community initiatives for diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, and well-developed planning and organisational skills.
• Experience using CRM or database systems, audience segmentation, feedback and reporting to inform engagement planning and evaluate outcomes.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees or community groups is highly regarded.
• A current Working with Children Check and a commitment to child safety.

What we offer

• A varied role combining relationship building, community engagement, events, programs and stewardship.
• Professional learning and development through the Ivanhoe Institute.
• Six weeks' annual leave and 16 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible primary carers.
• Salary packaging, discounted health insurance and school tuition discounts.
• Onsite facilities including a café, gym and pool.

Applications close on 12 November 2026; early applications are encouraged. Further details are available on the School's careers page.