Community Engagement and Events Liaison

Melbourne Grammar School

South Yarra, VIC, 3004

Posted on: 1 June 2026

Closing date: 11 June, 2026

Community Engagement and Events Liaison

Melbourne Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for Community Engagement and Events Liaison to join and work collaboratively with the Community Relations team and Melbourne Grammar School community and its many activities and groups. Encompassing Admissions, Development, Alumni and Community Relations, Marketing and Communications, and Archives, the Community Relations Office is the community’s main entry point to the School.

The Community Engagement and Events Liaison is central to the operations of the Community Relations team at Melbourne Grammar School, playing a crucial role in the development and delivery of an annual program of community events and activities, and being a friendly, helpful, and professional point of contact for various members of the community, including parent and alumni volunteers.

Working across a broad range of events, programs and communications, using excellent administrative and stakeholder relations skills, knowledge of systems, databases and a high level of attention to detail, this role has a diverse portfolio of responsibilities in relation to community engagement.

This is a 12-month contract position. Flexibility will be required to attend after-hours events for which time-in-lieu will be offered.

You will:

Assist the Community Relations team to achieve its goals through the coordination and delivery of an annual program of in person, digital and hybrid best practice community engagement programs, events, and activities
Support the planning and delivery of the annual engagement program
Run events and programs from start to finish including coordinating event logistics, guest speakers, volunteer management, managing suppliers, creating and managing project timelines, budgets, communications, and resourcing
Maintain and build relationships with staff, alumni, parents, volunteers, donors, and other School community members, taking a high-level services approach to building and stewarding community relationships, particularly with Old Melburnians and members of Friends of Grammar
Manage shared inboxes and calendar responding to enquiries in a timely and efficient manner
Using the database and systems provided, maintain accurate and consistent records, and ensure all new information is updated and recorded in the database.
Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Employee Working with Children Clearance.

Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities.

Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia’s leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcome around 850 boys in Years 9 – 12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 400 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.

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. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.

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

Click here to view the role listed on Melbourne Grammar School’s Employment Opportunities. To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal.

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Applications close: Thursday 11 May 2026

Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants who have previously applied for this role do not need to submit a new application.

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