Head of Community Connections

at  Pymble Ladies College

DESCRIPTION:

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
The Head of Community Connections is a pivotal role that will ensure collaborative relationships within and beyond the educational environment at Pymble. This role is dedicated to overseeing the planning and execution of all major events that engage students, parents, staff, and donors (on behalf of the Pymble Foundation and under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy). The position will serve as the primary liaison with the Pymble Parent Association, other parent sub-groups and the Ex-Student’s Union. Management of alumni relations and the operation of the College Shop sits within this roles remit.
Key to the success of this role is the maintenance and enhancement of robust ties with various community groups to magnify the College’s presence and impact.
The role is of strategic importance within the College community and is required to bring expertise in the areas of project management, customer service, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and budget and cost management. The Head of Community Connections reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works in close collaboration with the Head of Brand and Communications and members of the College Senior Executive and leadership teams to ensure alignment with the College’s strategy, operations and brand in all activities.
This is a full-time role with out-of-hours work requirements due to the need to participate in functions involving students, parents/carers, ex-students and the Pymble Foundation. The role is located on the Pymble campus.
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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years experience in event management, community engagement, stakeholder liaison and management, and team leadership.
• Experience working in an educational setting or similar environment is highly desirable.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing a fast paced dynamic team.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in database management and relevant software tools and strong skills in the Microsoft suite as well as design tools (such as Canva).

Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is commensurate with experience and highly competitive. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• professional development and career progression
• access to our Fitness and Aquatic centre, free Pilates and Yoga classes
• daily morning tea
• discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.
Our kind of process
To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.
This opportunity will close on Monday 29th April, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our college is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• professional development and career progression
• access to our Fitness and Aquatic centre, free Pilates and Yoga classes
• daily morning tea
• discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platfor