Community Engagement Manager
Sirius College
Posted 1 day ago
- Full-Time | Permanent Role
- Supportive leadership
- Outstanding Professional Development Opportunities
Sirius College is a non-denominational independent school (F-12) and is one of the leading educational institutions in Victoria with a mission to empower students to become critical thinkers and socially responsible individuals, motivated by moral values and a belief in tolerance, diversity and harmony.
About this role:
Sirius College is seeking an experienced and proactive Community Engagement Manager to lead the College's community engagement function across all campuses. This role plays a key part in strengthening relationships with families, alumni, students, staff, and the wider community while promoting the College's vision, values, and reputation.
Working closely with the Executive Principal, Campus Principals, and key internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead community engagement initiatives, communications, alumni relations, stakeholder partnerships, and College events that support the College's Strategic Management Plan. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and evaluate the College's Community Engagement Strategy aligned with the Strategic Management Plan.
- Lead the development and growth of the Sirius College alumni network.
- Lead the planning and delivery of community engagement initiatives, College events and alumni programs across all campuses.
- Develop and oversee community and alumni communications, marketing initiatives and promotional materials across print, digital and social media platforms.
- Coordinate Parent Home Visits (PHVs), parent education programs and initiatives that support multicultural families and student integration into the wider Australian community.
- Lead, mentor and develop the Community Engagement team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and achievement of departmental KPIs.
- Ensure community engagement activities align with the College's vision, mission and values.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources and operational risks.
- Support fundraising, volunteer and community initiatives where appropriate.
More information on the job tasks and responsibilities can be found in the Job Description attached.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Education or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and public speaking skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Highly organised, adaptable and capable of working autonomously in a dynamic environment.
- High-level digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and relevant communication or database systems.
- Commitment to working within a diverse, inclusive and multicultural school community.
- Current Working With Children Check or valid VIT Registration.
- Current unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
Job Applications close: Saturday, 12 September 2026*
*Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application close date.
**Position will commence on Monday, 5 October 2026.
All staff at Sirius College are expected to be informed of their obligations in relation to child safety. Employment with Sirius College is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed on the College website.
About Sirius College
Sirius College is proud of its reputation as having the highest university offers in the North Western suburbs, remarkably, since its first graduates. We stand by our achievements and acknowledge the generous support of the community who have helped establish Sirius College.
In the early 1980s, a handful of Australian Turkish volunteers saw a desperate need to provide educational services for the Turkish Australian youth who were economically and socially disadvantaged during those times.
Sirius College commenced its operation officially in February 1997 with only 28 students. However, before the end of the first year, enrolments had more than doubled and Sirius College completed its first year with 60 students.
In 1999, (former) Mildura Campus started its operation also as a primary school.
Two years later in 2001, Keysborough Campus (formerly known as Dandenong Campus) started its operation to cater for primary students with the intention of offering junior secondary education in following years.
In 2005, Shepparton Campus commenced its operation as a primary school. In the same year, Meadow Fair Campus (formerly known as Upfield Campus) also commenced its operation at its temporary location in Upfield Campus to offer year 7-12 educational programs for boys only.
In 2010, Ibrahim Dellal, Sunshine Campus commenced its operation as a primary school, initially. There were additional changes occurred in 2010. Meadow Fair Campus was relocated to its new site in the same year. Mildura Campus stopped its operation as a normal primary school to commence operating as a tutoring centre and weekend language school.
In 2011, Geelong Campus was relocated and merged with the Ibrahim Dellal, Sunshine Campus, offering co-educational programs for years Prep – 10.
In January 2013, the school name was changed from ‘ISIK College’ to ‘Sirius College’.
In 2015, Dallas Campus opened as the sixth Sirius College and grade 6 students of Eastmeadows Campus located there.
Since its first operation, Sirius College has grown beyond expectations to meet the tremendous demand of the community and has managed to reach over 2300 student enrolments across all campuses in 2015. This number includes Australian children from all denominations. This was made possible by the full support of the community and their abiding concern and generosity.
Today, Sirius College plays a leading role in educating young generations with its academic excellence and disciplined education; and continues to contribute to the future of Australia.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website