Alumni Coordinator & Communications Assistant

Website Waverley Christian College

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2025.

As Communications Assistant and Alumni Coordinator, you will play a vital role in keeping parents, alumni and current students engaged with the College. Our ideal candidate will bring strong experience in communications, event management and digital marketing, preferably within an educational institution.

Key responsibilities as part of the Communications Assistant role include production of various regular communications and publications, posting on and monitoring social media platforms and overseeing fortnightly newsletters (campus news).  As the Alumni Coordinator, you will coordinate all aspects of the College alumni program (including alumni events). Your key support in engaging the College community in both roles will play a vital role in fostering connections with our alumni while supporting effective communication strategies across the college.

The College is flexible regarding role distribution and campus allocation and therefore the role can be offered in the following ways:

  • One candidate working 4 days per week, supporting both College campuses.
  • Two candidates, each working 2 days per week based at one of our campuses.  One day as Alumni Coordinator and one day as Communications Assistant.
  • A Communications Assistant working one day per week at each campus, or an Alumni Coordinator working a day per week at each campus.

Please specify in your cover letter, which is your preferred arrangement, and if relevant, at which campus.

You are an ideal candidate if you: 

  • Have skills and experience in desktop publishing such as Canva and Adobe suite (highly desirable)
  • Have strong communications and social media skills across Facebook, Google advertising, Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger and ideally TikTok as well (the latter is optional)
  • Have proven event and project management skills
  • Are highly organised, proactive, and efficient
  • Have good administrative and Microsoft Office 365 skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Enjoy working in a team environment
  • Have a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
  • Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

  • A range of salary packaging options
  • School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Career and leadership professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Friendly and collegial community to work with

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy.  We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via our College website.  A Position Description is available below the advertisement on the College website.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees.  A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Apply now via our College website as applications close Monday 24 February!

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Enquiries: (03) 9871 8600

Quoting job number: 2025005

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.

To apply for this job please visit www.wcc.vic.edu.au.

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