Alumni Relations Officer

The Pared Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that operates Tangara School for Girls, Redfield College, Montgrove College and Wollemi College. Our schools are known for their strong Catholic ethos, family-focused culture and unique one-to-one mentoring program. Learn more at www.pared.edu.au

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Alumni Relations Officer to nurture and grow our alumni community. Reporting to the Heads of School, you will build meaningful relationships with former students, coordinate communications and events, and support initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement with the school. This role is part-time, working 1 day per week, with attendance required at occasional evening and weekend events. The role involves working across multiple school campuses, including Cherrybrook, Dural, and Orchard Hills, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver alumni communications, including newsletters, website content and social media updates.

• Maintain alumni records and databases, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with privacy requirements.

• Coordinate alumni events such as reunions, networking opportunities and mentoring initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, volunteers and the broader school community.

• Encourage alumni involvement in school events, student programs and community initiatives.

• Track engagement activities and provide reporting to the Head of School.

• Support the school's mission and ethos through positive community engagement.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in communications, marketing, events, community engagement or a related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.

• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building relationships.

• Confidence using databases, social media platforms and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

• A high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience in a school or education environment.

• Experience with alumni engagement, fundraising or community-building initiatives.

• Event coordination experience.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia without visa restrictions.

If you are passionate about building community and maintaining lifelong connections, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies at this time.

Pared is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. We value and uphold the rights of children and young people and actively promote their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with Pared's/the school's child safe Codes of Conduct.  Employment at Pared is subject to a verified Working with Children Check clearance and robust recruitment and selection processes designed to ensure the safety of children and young people.