Community Engagement (Parents and Friends) Coordinator
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Canterbury, VIC
Posted on: 25 June 2026
Closing date: 12 July, 2026
• Permanent part-time opportunity (0.8 FTE)
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to student and staff wellbeing
About the role:
Leading independent girls’ school, Camberwell Girls Grammar School presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Engagement (Parents & Friends) Coordinator to join our Community Engagement team.
This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) ongoing position, commencing as soon as possible. Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Marketing, you will play a key part in supporting parent engagement programs, volunteer involvement and community-building activities that foster a strong sense of belonging among families.
You will make an impact by:
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of parent-focused engagement initiatives that strengthen community connection, participation and belonging. Ensuring activities are well planned, professionally delivered and aligned with School values.
• Support the effective operation and long-term sustainability of the PFA through positive relationship management and responsive support with the annual calendar of activities, events and initiatives.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement activities, including recruitment, onboarding, communication and recognition initiatives. Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Support the development and delivery of communications that promote parent engagement opportunities and community activities.
• Maintain accurate engagement records, databases and stakeholder information in accordance with School privacy and data management requirements.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of participation data, feedback and engagement metrics.
To be successful, you will have:
• Tertiary qualifications in events, marketing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community engagement, events, customer service, relationship management or a related field.
• Experience coordinating events, programs or activities involving volunteers and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly in a role that includes both regular office-based responsibilities and attendance at community engagement activities outside standard business hours.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience maintaining records, databases and administrative systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Previous experience in an education environment would be highly desirable
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to attend and support parent and community engagement activities, including events held both within and outside standard business hours.
Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high-quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:
• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs
• Paid Discretionary Leave
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members
Further information & how to apply
For more information, click here to view the full position description and apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.
For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources team on 03 9813 8583.
Applications close: Friday 26 June
Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.
Our commitment to Child Safety
At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.
The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.
