Head of Advancement

Mount Lilydale Mercy College · Lilydale, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

8 June 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 27 May 2026

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About Mount Lilydale Mercy College

Enrolment

1,550

Total students

49%

Boys

51%

Girls

Staffing

125.1

Teaching FTE

67.6

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,045

ICSEA value

66th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

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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