Description Alumni Relations Manager, Communications and Engagement Fremantle or Sydney Campus Full -time opportunity , Continuing c ontract Friendly and collaborative work environment Rewarding opportunity offering career development L evel 8 WA from $109,193 NSW from $122,183 14 .25 % super About the university The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria an d New South Wales. About the role You will work closely with the Director of Events, Alumni and Protocol (DEAP) in setting and delivering a national Alumni Relations program for the university. Key Responsibilities Set and review, the strategic alumni relations plan, including agreed upon KPI’s and measurable outcomes. Lead, implement and deliver our Alumni Relations programs, developing Alumni fidelity . Build a pool of key alumni contacts and ambassadors, cultivating and stewarding these relationships . Promote and manage both Alumni Perks and the Alumni Post Graduate Scholarships and discounts. Implement experiential volunteer and mentoring programs, in relevant schools, to improve graduate success and employability. Develop and implement awareness amongst students of Alumni relations, through to and including the programming of graduate, new and alumni communications and related programs Support the Advancement Office to implement and ensure the success of an annual appeal. Build bespoke alumni relations programs, for the post-graduate, international, and other emerging cohorts. Develop a suite of communications, working with the Marketing Office and the Communications Offic e. Qualifications, skills & experience Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing or communications. Significant experience, preferably in the higher education sector (or a comparable organisation), in alumni relations, membership relations, advancement, development, or similar area. Sound experience in recruiting, working with and maximising volunteer support, across a wide variety of opportunities . Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively manage relations with internal executives, alumni and other key external stakeholders. Strong competency in communications; including preparing, writing, and disseminating content via social media, EDM’s, and traditional print publications, often with tight deadlines and involving various internal stakeholders. Demonstrated use of a CRM to manage key relationships. Benefits Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth. Generous training and development opportunities. Friendly and collaborative working environment. How to apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications closing date: 18 July 2025 For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff. Contact us Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt , melissa.schmidt @nd.edu.au Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
