Head of Alumni and Community Engagement
Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne, VIC
Posted on: 11 December 2025
Closing date: 7 January, 2026
Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Alumni and Community Engagement to lead initiatives that foster lifelong connections among our alumni and broader community. This pivotal role will shape engagement programs, build networks, and champion the School’s values across generations.
The Head of Alumni and Community Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to strengthen relationships across Melbourne Grammar School’s alumni (Old Melburnians) and broader community. This role leads initiatives that foster lifelong engagement, build networks, and encourage philanthropic support, ensuring alignment with the School’s values and strategic priorities. This role works closely with The Old Melburnians Council and Friends of Grammar parent associations, as well as directly with other members of the community, to foster a strong sense of belonging and create opportunities for meaningful engagement and contribution
The incumbent will be required to attend events outside regular working hours, and from time to time may be required to undertake travel outside Melbourne.
You will
- Develop, implement and oversee alumni and community engagement strategies aligned with School priorities.
- Lead and mentor the Alumni and Community engagement team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Deliver an annual program of high-quality events and initiatives that strengthen community connections and engagement, including major School events and ceremonies, alumni reunions and events, branch events across Victoria, interstate and overseas and networking events.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, parents, and key stakeholder groups to foster goodwill and serve as a trusted liaison between the School and its community.
- Lead all alumni communications, including social media, and digital platforms.
- Ensure integrity of alumni data and leverage insights to inform engagement strategies.
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities
At Melbourne Grammar School, the health and beauty of our natural environment is important to us. The grounds are an integral component of our learning framework and we understand the importance that our surroundings have on providing our students with a nurturing and welcoming environment.
We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated staff, outstanding resources and facilities.
To learn more about what it’s like working at Melbourne Grammar School, please click here to discover what our staff have to say.
Applying for the role
To apply, please click on ‘Apply Now’ to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal.
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Applications close Wednesday 7 January 2026
Please note, Melbourne Grammar staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check
Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Previous applicants need not apply.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via employment@mgs.vic.edu.au
