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Head of Advancement
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
8 June 2026
Posted 27 May 2026
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1,550
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
125.1
Teaching FTE
67.6
Non-teaching FTE
1,045
ICSEA value
66th percentile · Average SES
3%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
About the role
About the role
The Head of Advancement will lead the College’s Advancement strategy across enrolments, alumni engagement, community relations, partnerships and philanthropy.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping how the College connects with current and prospective families, alumni and the broader community, while leading initiatives that strengthen engagement, reputation and future growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading and implementing the College’s Advancement strategy
- Driving enrolment growth, conversion and retention initiatives
- Overseeing alumni engagement and community connection programs
- Developing fundraising, partnership and sponsorship opportunities
- Leading and mentoring the Advancement team
- Using data and insights to inform strategy and decision-making
- Working collaboratively with Marketing and College leadership to strengthen the College brand and community presence
- Significant experience in advancement, enrolments, stakeholder engagement, fundraising or community relations
- Proven leadership capability within complex organisations
- Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
- Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to deliver operational outcomes
- Experience leading growth, engagement or business development initiatives
- A highly professional, collaborative and future-focused approach
About You
The successful applicant will be a strategic and relationship-driven leader with:
Experience within education, not-for-profit or community-based organisations will be highly regarded.
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