Alumni Team Leader

$106,094 - $113,913 (G07) + 17% Superannuation
- Full time, continuing
- Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment

**Reference Number: 1057713**

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a highly organised and dynamic Alumni Team Leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our Alumni and Community Relations team. This role plays a key part in delivering a high-impact, University-wide engagement program that supports strategic goals and fosters lifelong relationships with alumni and community members.

**Curtin alumni** are individuals who have completed their studies at Curtin University and have moved on to pursue careers or further education. They form a valuable network of graduates across the globe who have benefited from their time at Curtin and are vital stakeholders who can contribute to supporting the University's mission and vision.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Lead and manage a dedicated team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Coordinate the operational delivery of mass Alumni and community engagement initiatives.
- Ensure quality service delivery through effective staff planning, mentoring, training, and performance management.
- Drive continuous improvement through operational planning and process refinement.
- Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of services and high customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on team performance against key metrics and service objectives.
- Manage allocated alumni engagement programs, cultivating meaningful relationships with alumni and key partners.
- Represent University Advancement at external events to build networks that benefit the institution.

**Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria**:
You are an experienced engagement professional who thrives in people-focused environments. With excellent leadership and communication skills, you can effectively manage a team and deliver high-quality outcomes. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about building relationships that drive Alumni and community engagement**.**
- Proven leadership or team coordination experience, ideally within a higher education or not-for-profit setting.
- Strong planning, organisational and reporting skills.
- Ability to build positive internal and external relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience in customer-focused service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (preferably Raiser’s Edge) and budget monitoring.
- A commitment to advancing the mission and values of the University.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

**Your new Team**:
Fuelled by a passion for impact and guided by unwavering values, the **University Advancement** team drives transformative programs that ignite private support for Curtin. As changemakers, we champion accessibility to education, empower groundbreaking research, and create life-changing connections between supporters and initiatives that prepare our students to lead as responsible global citizens. United by a bold vision, our high-performing team thrives on collaboration, working seamlessly with internal and external partners to shape a brighter, more inclusive future.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

**Join Us**

**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Up to date resume
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (**no more than two pages)**

**Applications close: Sunday, 17th of August 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._