• Job TypePermanent
• Pay$130,000 + Super
• Reference10216797

A highly experienced engagement and advancement professional with 15+ years’ experience across alumni relations, donor engagement, marketing, student recruitment and community relations within higher education and independent school environments. This candidate brings a strong, relationship‑led approach, with a proven ability to design and deliver strategies that strengthen long‑term stakeholder engagement, brand visibility and institutional reputation.

The candidate has held senior leadership roles overseeing alumni relations, advancement, admissions, marketing and community engagement, including managing multi‑disciplinary teams and contributing at executive, board and committee levels. They have led large‑scale engagement programs and events for diverse stakeholder groups, including alumni networks exceeding 140,000 members, and have consistently delivered targeted initiatives to increase engagement, participation and affinity.

With deep experience in alumni and donor engagement, the candidate has worked closely with Development and Advancement teams to support fundraising initiatives, including annual appeals and donor programs. While not technical bequests or estate administration specialist, they bring a strong understanding of donor pipelines, stewardship principles and the importance of long‑term relationship building to philanthropic success.

The candidate’s background includes extensive experience in marketing and communications, having developed and executed integrated marketing strategies, managed brand positioning, overseen digital and social media presence, and collaborated with external agencies on media, PR, website redevelopment, SEO and SEM initiatives. They have successfully delivered campaigns to drive student recruitment, community engagement and organisational visibility across domestic and international markets.

A confident and credible stakeholder manager, the candidate has represented organisations across Australia and key international markets, designing and delivering engagement programs, events and professional development initiatives both in‑person and online. They are known for their ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, alumni, donors, families, students and community partners, and for building trust across culturally diverse audiences.

Technically capable and strategically minded, the candidate brings experience in budget oversight, financial management, CRM usage and data‑informed decision‑making. They are comfortable working in complex, matrixed organisations and balancing strategic planning with hands‑on delivery.

Fluent in Cantonese and conversational in Mandarin, the candidate offers strong cross‑cultural capability and global engagement experience. They are collaborative, values‑driven and motivated by roles that centre on connection, purpose and community impact.

This candidate is best suited to senior engagement, advancement, alumni relations, donor engagement or community relations roles, particularly where strategic leadership, relationship building and brand stewardship are key. Their strengths are aligned to engagement‑focused and leadership positions rather than operational or technical Gifts in Wills specialist roles.