Community Engagement Manager

We seek a highly professional, collaborative, and energetic Community Engagement Manager to join the Melbourne Girls Grammar Marketing and Community Engagement team. This position reports to the Executive Director Marketing and Community Engagement and works collaboratively to identify and cultivate strong ties between our broader community and the School.

You will be meticulous in your organisational skills to ensure that communications are clear, encourage engagement, build awareness of our culture and programs, and generate loyalty. You have the capacity to plan workflows, operationalise ideas, and exercise good judgement. You delight in engaging with people across different segments of our community to identify opportunities and create relevant programs and activations..

This role requires a person who understands the complexity of a school, the engagement people have across different stages of their lives, and the myriad personalities and cultural backgrounds that go to make up a vibrant and diverse community. You will have a proven track record in working as a team player and as a collaborative partner across different departments. Also critical is the ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the School - its values and strategic direction to ensure all engagement activities are aligned to fostering sustainable engagement with key stakeholders, specifically alumnae, parents, and friends. We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating opportunities for connection across all ages, interests, and backgrounds and that ultimately enable our community to celebrate its diversity and be inclusive.

Key deliverables for this role include:

• Develop an annual Engagement Plan consistent with the overarching vision and strategy for MGGS.
• Design and manage a program of value-added activities and activations that build strategic and sustainable engagement with key stakeholders, specifically alumnae, parents, and friends recognising their diversity of interests and demographics so as to encourage inclusion and effective engagement.
• Work with the Executive Director, Marketing and Community Engagement to foster strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and our volunteer network including the OG Society, PA Committee, Navy Blue Committee, and parent-led auxiliaries.
• Manage alumnae reunions, networking opportunities and mentoring programs that optimise attendance and encourage ongoing engagement with the School.
• Maintain a commitment to celebrating alumnae and their individual successes (profiles, and awards) including the administration of the annual Emily Hensley Award.
• Plan and curate relevant communications to promote programs of engagement activities, using appropriate channels including MGGS’s digital platforms to the relevant community segments to encourage participation and/ or engagement.

Benefits of working at MGGS

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

If you enjoy a fast paced, team focused work environment that encourages and fosters new ideas and personal growth, then we would encourage you to apply. Further information and key position accountabilities are detailed in the Position Description linked below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently