Foundation Executive Officer
Aquinas College
Salter Point, WA
Posted on: 20 October 2025
Closing date: 31 October, 2025
At Aquinas, we seek to employ staff who strive for excellence and thrive on empowering young men to lead meaningful lives. We are inspired by Christ to recognise the dignity of every person and promote inclusivity and embrace diversity. Our beautiful campus overlooking the Canning River boasts excellent facilities and an undeveloped bushland that is a sanctuary for native wildlife in the heart of our city.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Foundation Executive Officer to join our team.
Reporting to the College Foundation Chair and Aquinas College Principal this role will drive the mission and vison of the Aquinas College Foundation, fostering meaningful relationships with alumni, families and the wider community.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading stewardship and fundraising initiatives aligned with Foundation strategic goals.
- Managing financial and governance responsibilities, including Company Secretary duties.
- Coordinating events, campaigns, and communications across digital and print platforms.
- Building strong relationships with alumni, donors, and stakeholder
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and administration.
- Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- High level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and digital marketing platforms.
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field will be highly regarded.
- Commitment to child safety, Catholic values and the ethos of the College, and Edmund Rice charism.
- A current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance or be willing to obtain one.
For further information, please view the position statement.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful location overlooking the Canning River.
Your application must include:
- Cover Letter: Stating your interest in, and suitability for, the advertised position and why you would like to work at Aquinas College (maximum 2 Pages)
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history please give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each position.
- Work-related Referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager.
Applications Close: 8am Friday 31 October 2025.
The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate before applications close.
Aquinas College is committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of all children and young people and has zero tolerance of any abuse of children. All applicants will be subject to Aquinas college and legislative screening procedures and checks as a condition of employment.
Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
