Event and Community Coordinator

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team:  

• At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40-plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure our staff feel cared for, supported, and secure in this Christ-centred environment.
• Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfill God’s call for our careers.
• As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement ‘To God be the glory’ is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff’s hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position:   

Due to the continued growth of the College, we are seeking a suitably qualified Event and Community Coordinator who in conjunction with the Community Engagement & Development Manager will design and maintain a diary of engagement events for the college.

The position will be Full-Time for a fixed 12-month period (Maternity Leave Position), and the successful candidate will work across our Werribee and Melton Campuses. This appointment commences during Term 4, 2024.

The Person:   

The Event and Community Coordinator will have the relevant experience to:

• Exhibit creativity and initiative when designing College-wide events.
• Organise and coordinate the annual student photography contractor across both campuses.
• Assist Marketing & Enrolments team by guiding the process and smooth delivery of prospective student/family events across both campuses.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure to manage multiple projects in alignment with targets and deadlines, in a busy and fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, professional and interpersonal skills
• Willing to develop their career through professional development
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Tech savvy and quick to learn
• Guide relevant leaders, stakeholders and teams through the process, empowering them to take ownership of the vision and the event.

Education and Experience: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Relevant qualifications (Event / Marketing / Public Relations) and two years relevant t industry experience
• Experience in face-to-face events and promotional activities will be highly regarded
• Strong communication skillset
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Employment Working With Children Check & Police Check

For more information, please access the detailed Position Description here.

How To Apply:  

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application. If you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

All applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.