Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1494294
Balwyn High School (BHS) is a large, high¿performing Victorian government secondary school with a proud history of academic excellence, exceptional breadth and depth in programs (including one of Victoria¿s strongest music programs), and an engaged multi¿generational community. In 2024, BHS celebrated its 70th anniversary, creating momentum to deepen alumni connections and better engage former students, families, and community partners in mentoring, events, and celebrating success stories.
The Alumni and Events Coordinator (AEC) builds and supports lifelong relationships between BHS and its alumni and the broader community. The AEC will further develop our contemporary alumni engagement program, coordinate signature school events, maintain the alumni database, and collaborate across the school to deliver high¿quality, safe, and inclusive experiences that reflect BHS values. The position supports community¿building, mentoring, careers pathways, communications, and community fundraising (e.g., building fund) under the direction of the Business Manager and Principal Team.
Alumni Engagement and Community Building
Partnerships, Sponsorship and Philanthropy Support
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
Desirable
Additional Requirements
This role requires availability for some after-hours work, and flexibility with working days to support school and alumni events. Additional availability in the lead up to major events may also be required (Time in Lieu will apply, as per the VGSA 2022).
Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs, the Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website: https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au
1. Alumni/Community Engagement
Proven experience delivering alumni/community engagement or member¿based programs with measurable outcomes in education, NFP, or related sectors.
2. Events Management
Demonstrated capability to scope, budget, coordinate, and evaluate events of varied scale, including risk management, accessibility, and OHS.
3. Communications and Storytelling
Excellent written, visual, and digital communication skills; ability to produce compelling content aligned with brand and values.
4. CRM and Data Literacy
Experience with CRM/database platforms, list management, segmentation, and analytics; strong attention to detail and privacy compliance.
5. Stakeholder Management
Collaborative, service¿oriented approach with the ability to engage diplomatically with alumni, families, staff, students, suppliers, and community partners.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.