Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane. As a high-performing, contemporary independent school, our teachers immerse themselves in the educational experience of our students, demonstrating innovative approaches that not only highlight academic excellence but also real-world experience.
The Events & Alumni Officer promotes key College events and leads alumni engagement through targeted communications, storytelling, and events. This role supports community connection and Canterbury’s reputation by ensuring clear, timely, and engaging communications while building and maintaining strong relationships with the College’s alumni community.
Responsibilities Include:
* Coordinate communications and promotion for major College events.
* Liaise with internal departments and staff to manage comms related all-of-school Events calendar.
* Support the planning and delivery of alumni engagement activities, including reunions, networking events, and recognition opportunities.
* Curate, write, and share alumni stories across Canterbury’s social media, website, and publications.
* Maintain and update the alumni database to support ongoing engagement and communication.
* Collaborate with the Content and Communications Lead to integrate event and alumni stories and profiles into broader College campaigns and publications.
* Ensure consistent and clear communication with alumni and event stakeholders.
* Assist with event logistics, communications planning, and content capture during key College events.
* Monitor and respond to alumni enquiries, maintaining strong relationships that foster lifelong connection to the College.
Key Selection Criteria:
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Experience with stakeholder engagement and event promotion.
* Strong writing and proofreading capability with attention to detail.
* Confident in working flexibly around event schedules, including occasional out-of-hours work.
* Availability and flexibility to work outside standard hours, within reason, to fulfil role responsibilities and attend relevant College events as required.
Essential Qualifications:
* Current Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Event Management, or a related field (desirable).
All Canterbury staff are expected to support the school's Anglican ethos and values.
Why Join Canterbury College:
At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We're not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on these different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including a Cover Letter and a Resume to Mr Daniel Walker, Principal.
Applications close COB Friday, 08 August 2025.
**Interviews will commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to this date.
We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of your religious, gender, sexuality or cultural identity, you have a home at Canterbury.
Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.
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